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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.95, 654.93 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.95, 654.93 and 231.39 is: 346.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.95 : 654.93 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.95/654.93 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.95x = 654.93 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.95x = 151,544.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,544.25/436.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.82

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