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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.31, 654.26 and 205.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.31, 654.26 and 205.01 is: 307.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.31 : 654.26 = 205.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.31/654.26 = 205.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.31x = 654.26 × 205.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.31x = 134,125.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,125.93/436.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.41

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