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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.12, 652.05 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.12, 652.05 and 242.34 is: 363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.12 : 652.05 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.12/652.05 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.12x = 652.05 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.12x = 158,017.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,017.80/435.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.16

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