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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.49, 653.37 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.49, 653.37 and 230.55 is: 345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.49 : 653.37 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.49/653.37 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.49x = 653.37 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.49x = 150,631.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,631.14/436.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.10

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