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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.31, 654.45 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.31, 654.45 and 155.08 is: 232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.31 : 654.45 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.31/654.45 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.31x = 654.45 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.31x = 101,492.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,492.11/436.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.62

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