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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.72, 654.20 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.72, 654.20 and 231.04 is: 346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.72 : 654.20 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.72/654.20 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.72x = 654.20 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.72x = 151,146.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,146.37/436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.09

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