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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.31, 652.91 and 215.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.31, 652.91 and 215.85 is: 323.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.31 : 652.91 = 215.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.31/652.91 = 215.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.31x = 652.91 × 215.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.31x = 140,932.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,932.29/435.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.75

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