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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.18, 652.77 and 229.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.18, 652.77 and 229.47 is: 344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.18 : 652.77 = 229.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.18/652.77 = 229.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.18x = 652.77 × 229.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.18x = 149,791.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,791.13/435.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.21

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