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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.02, 652.74 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.02, 652.74 and 218.60 is: 328.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.02 : 652.74 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.02/652.74 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.02x = 652.74 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.02x = 142,688.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,688.96/435.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.01

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