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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.67, 653.61 and 230.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.67, 653.61 and 230.95 is: 345.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.67 : 653.61 = 230.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.67/653.61 = 230.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.67x = 653.61 × 230.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.67x = 150,951.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,951.23/436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.69

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