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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.28, 654.02 and 230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.28, 654.02 and 230.84 is: 346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.28 : 654.02 = 230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.28/654.02 = 230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.28x = 654.02 × 230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.28x = 150,973.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,973.98/436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.05

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