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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.06, 652.59 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.06, 652.59 and 218.82 is: 328.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.06 : 652.59 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.06/652.59 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.06x = 652.59 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.06x = 142,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,799.74/435.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.23

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