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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.93, 654.62 and 231.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.93, 654.62 and 231.59 is: 346.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.93 : 654.62 = 231.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.93/654.62 = 231.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.93x = 654.62 × 231.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.93x = 151,603.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,603.92/436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.98

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