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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.12, 652.94 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.12, 652.94 and 229.84 is: 344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.12 : 652.94 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.12/652.94 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.12x = 652.94 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.12x = 150,071.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,071.73/435.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.90

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