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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.47, 652.58 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.47, 652.58 and 229.62 is: 344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.47 : 652.58 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.47/652.58 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.47x = 652.58 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.47x = 149,842.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,842.16/435.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.10

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