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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.27, 652.61 and 229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.27, 652.61 and 229.94 is: 344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.27 : 652.61 = 229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.27/652.61 = 229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.27x = 652.61 × 229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.27x = 150,059.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,059.61/435.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.75

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