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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.84, 654.72 and 231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.84, 654.72 and 231.40 is: 346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.84 : 654.72 = 231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.84/654.72 = 231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.84x = 654.72 × 231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.84x = 151,502.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,502.21/436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.81

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