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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434, 650.08 and 214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434, 650.08 and 214.30 is: 321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434 : 650.08 = 214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434/650.08 = 214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434x = 650.08 × 214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434x = 139,312.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,312.14/434
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.00

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