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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.94, 654.64 and 231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.94, 654.64 and 231.06 is: 346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.94 : 654.64 = 231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.94/654.64 = 231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.94x = 654.64 × 231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.94x = 151,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,260.54/436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.18

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