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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 654.35 and 230.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 654.35 and 230.99 is: 346.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 654.35 = 230.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/654.35 = 230.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 654.35 × 230.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 151,143.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,143.88/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.19

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