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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.38, 652.77 and 227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.38, 652.77 and 227.21 is: 340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.38 : 652.77 = 227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.38/652.77 = 227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.38x = 652.77 × 227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.38x = 148,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,312.61/435.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.65

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