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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.12, 651.96 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.12, 651.96 and 242.64 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.12 : 651.96 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.12/651.96 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.12x = 651.96 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.12x = 158,191.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,191.57/435.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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