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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.89, 652.59 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.89, 652.59 and 229.48 is: 343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.89 : 652.59 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.89/652.59 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.89x = 652.59 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.89x = 149,756.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,756.35/435.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.56

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