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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.51, 653.73 and 230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.51, 653.73 and 230.41 is: 345.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.51 : 653.73 = 230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.51/653.73 = 230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.51x = 653.73 × 230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.51x = 150,625.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,625.93/436.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.07

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