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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.60, 655.18 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.60, 655.18 and 231.08 is: 346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.60 : 655.18 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.60/655.18 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.60x = 655.18 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.60x = 151,398.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,398.99/436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.77

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