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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.30, 651.33 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.30, 651.33 and 243.06 is: 363.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.30 : 651.33 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.30/651.33 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.30x = 651.33 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.30x = 158,312.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,312.27/435.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.69

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