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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.69, 654.73 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.69, 654.73 and 231.04 is: 346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.69 : 654.73 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.69/654.73 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.69x = 654.73 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.69x = 151,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,268.82/436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.40

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