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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.13, 652.18 and 229.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.13, 652.18 and 229.59 is: 344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.13 : 652.18 = 229.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.13/652.18 = 229.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.13x = 652.18 × 229.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.13x = 149,734.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,734.01/435.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.11

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