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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.06, 652.02 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.06, 652.02 and 242.28 is: 363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.06 : 652.02 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.06/652.02 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.06x = 652.02 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.06x = 157,971.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,971.41/435.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.10

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