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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.68, 652.11 and 229.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.68, 652.11 and 229.95 is: 344.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.68 : 652.11 = 229.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.68/652.11 = 229.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.68x = 652.11 × 229.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.68x = 149,952.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,952.69/435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.18

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