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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.23, 652.49 and 204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.23, 652.49 and 204.01 is: 305.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.23 : 652.49 = 204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.23/652.49 = 204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.23x = 652.49 × 204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.23x = 133,110.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,110.20/435.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.84

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