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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.59, 652.97 and 216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.59, 652.97 and 216.08 is: 323.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.59 : 652.97 = 216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.59/652.97 = 216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.59x = 652.97 × 216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.59x = 141,093.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,093.48/435.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.91

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