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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.04, 652.14 and 242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.04, 652.14 and 242.26 is: 363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.04 : 652.14 = 242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.04/652.14 = 242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.04x = 652.14 × 242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.04x = 157,987.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,987.44/435.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.16

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