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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.28, 653.67 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.28, 653.67 and 230.54 is: 345.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.28 : 653.67 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.28/653.67 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.28x = 653.67 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.28x = 150,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,693.81/436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.41

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