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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.32, 652.98 and 146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.32, 652.98 and 146.78 is: 220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.32 : 652.98 = 146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.32/652.98 = 146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.32x = 652.98 × 146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.32x = 95,844.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,844.40/435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.17

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