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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.38, 654.36 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.38, 654.36 and 230.64 is: 345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.38 : 654.36 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.38/654.36 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.38x = 654.36 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.38x = 150,921.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,921.59/436.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.85

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