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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.31, 654.93 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.31, 654.93 and 230.82 is: 346.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.31 : 654.93 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.31/654.93 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.31x = 654.93 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.31x = 151,170.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,170.94/436.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.48

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