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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.29, 654.17 and 230.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.29, 654.17 and 230.73 is: 345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.29 : 654.17 = 230.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.29/654.17 = 230.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.29x = 654.17 × 230.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.29x = 150,935.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,935.49/436.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.95

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