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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.51, 652.68 and 229.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.51, 652.68 and 229.77 is: 344.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.51 : 652.68 = 229.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.51/652.68 = 229.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.51x = 652.68 × 229.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.51x = 149,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,966.28/435.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.35

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