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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.26, 653.97 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.26, 653.97 and 230.52 is: 345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.26 : 653.97 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.26/653.97 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.26x = 653.97 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.26x = 150,753.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,753.16/436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.56

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