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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.16, 651.34 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.16, 651.34 and 229.44 is: 343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.16 : 651.34 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.16/651.34 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.16x = 651.34 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.16x = 149,443.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,443.45/435.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.42

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