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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.53, 652.71 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.53, 652.71 and 230.24 is: 345.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.53 : 652.71 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.53/652.71 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.53x = 652.71 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.53x = 150,276.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,276.69/435.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.05

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