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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.21, 652.26 and 218.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.21, 652.26 and 218.85 is: 328.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.21 : 652.26 = 218.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.21/652.26 = 218.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.21x = 652.26 × 218.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.21x = 142,747.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,747.10/435.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.00

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