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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.20, 651.42 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.20, 651.42 and 229.50 is: 343.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.20 : 651.42 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.20/651.42 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.20x = 651.42 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.20x = 149,500.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,500.89/435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.53

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