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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.87, 652.86 and 219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.87, 652.86 and 219.60 is: 328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.87 : 652.86 = 219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.87/652.86 = 219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.87x = 652.86 × 219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.87x = 143,368.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,368.06/435.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.92

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