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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.44, 654.75 and 230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.44, 654.75 and 230.90 is: 346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.44 : 654.75 = 230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.44/654.75 = 230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.44x = 654.75 × 230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.44x = 151,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,178.50/436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.39

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