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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.14, 652.44 and 242.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.14, 652.44 and 242.90 is: 364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.14 : 652.44 = 242.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.14/652.44 = 242.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.14x = 652.44 × 242.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.14x = 158,477.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,477.68/435.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.20

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