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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.35, 654.22 and 205.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.35, 654.22 and 205.11 is: 307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.35 : 654.22 = 205.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.35/654.22 = 205.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.35x = 654.22 × 205.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.35x = 134,187.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,187.06/436.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.52

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