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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.18, 652.56 and 229.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.18, 652.56 and 229.98 is: 344.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.18 : 652.56 = 229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.18/652.56 = 229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.18x = 652.56 × 229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.18x = 150,075.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,075.75/435.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.86

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