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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.75, 652.94 and 229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.75, 652.94 and 229.70 is: 344.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.75 : 652.94 = 229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.75/652.94 = 229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.75x = 652.94 × 229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.75x = 149,977.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,977.63/435.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.18

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