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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.31, 652.59 and 215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.31, 652.59 and 215.80 is: 323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.31 : 652.59 = 215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.31/652.59 = 215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.31x = 652.59 × 215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.31x = 140,827.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,827.29/435.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.51

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