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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.00, 650.24 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.00, 650.24 and 228.08 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.00 : 650.24 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.00/650.24 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.00x = 650.24 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.00x = 148,308.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,308.08/434.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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