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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.35, 653.75 and 230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.35, 653.75 and 230.46 is: 345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.35 : 653.75 = 230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.35/653.75 = 230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.35x = 653.75 × 230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.35x = 150,660.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,660.76/436.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.28

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