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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.24, 654.12 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.24, 654.12 and 204.86 is: 307.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.24 : 654.12 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.24/654.12 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.24x = 654.12 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.24x = 134,003.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,003.02/436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.18

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