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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.67, 654.47 and 231.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.67, 654.47 and 231.10 is: 346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.67 : 654.47 = 231.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.67/654.47 = 231.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.67x = 654.47 × 231.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.67x = 151,248.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,248.02/436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.37

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