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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.63, 654.37 and 231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.63, 654.37 and 231.14 is: 346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.63 : 654.37 = 231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.63/654.37 = 231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.63x = 654.37 × 231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.63x = 151,250.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,250.95/436.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.41

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