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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.77, 654.55 and 231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.77, 654.55 and 231.26 is: 346.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.77 : 654.55 = 231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.77/654.55 = 231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.77x = 654.55 × 231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.77x = 151,371.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,371.23/436.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.57

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