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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.79, 655.35 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.79, 655.35 and 231.50 is: 347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.79 : 655.35 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.79/655.35 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.79x = 655.35 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.79x = 151,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,710.25/436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.33

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