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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.88, 654.81 and 231.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.88, 654.81 and 231.35 is: 346.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.88 : 654.81 = 231.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.88/654.81 = 231.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.88x = 654.81 × 231.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.88x = 151,487.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,487.02/436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.75

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