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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.24, 652.54 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.24, 652.54 and 218.66 is: 327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.24 : 652.54 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.24/652.54 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.24x = 652.54 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.24x = 142,684.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,684.40/435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.83

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