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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.12, 651.88 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.12, 651.88 and 215.44 is: 322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.12 : 651.88 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.12/651.88 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.12x = 651.88 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.12x = 140,441.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,441.03/435.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.76

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