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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.57, 656.37 and 231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.57, 656.37 and 231.55 is: 348.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.57 : 656.37 = 231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.57/656.37 = 231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.57x = 656.37 × 231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.57x = 151,982.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,982.47/436.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.13

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