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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.65, 654.51 and 228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.65, 654.51 and 228.51 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.65 : 654.51 = 228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.65/654.51 = 228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.65x = 654.51 × 228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.65x = 149,562.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,562.08/436.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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