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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.52, 652.92 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.52, 652.92 and 204.30 is: 306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.52 : 652.92 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.52/652.92 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.52x = 652.92 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.52x = 133,391.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,391.56/435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.28

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