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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.86, 655.63 and 231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.86, 655.63 and 231.49 is: 347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.86 : 655.63 = 231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.86/655.63 = 231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.86x = 655.63 × 231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.86x = 151,772.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,772.03/436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.42

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