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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.08, 652.73 and 229.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.08, 652.73 and 229.59 is: 344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.08 : 652.73 = 229.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.08/652.73 = 229.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.08x = 652.73 × 229.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.08x = 149,860.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,860.28/435.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.44

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