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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.55, 652.23 and 242.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.55, 652.23 and 242.95 is: 363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.55 : 652.23 = 242.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.55/652.23 = 242.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.55x = 652.23 × 242.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.55x = 158,459.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,459.28/435.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.81

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