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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.38, 655.02 and 205.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.38, 655.02 and 205.45 is: 308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.38 : 655.02 = 205.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.38/655.02 = 205.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.38x = 655.02 × 205.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.38x = 134,573.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,573.86/436.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.39

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