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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.32, 653.76 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.32, 653.76 and 230.56 is: 345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.32 : 653.76 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.32/653.76 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.32x = 653.76 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.32x = 150,730.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,730.91/436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.46

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