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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.24, 651.69 and 229.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.24, 651.69 and 229.38 is: 343.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.24 : 651.69 = 229.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.24/651.69 = 229.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.24x = 651.69 × 229.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.24x = 149,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,484.65/435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.45

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