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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.02, 651.38 and 228.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.02, 651.38 and 228.71 is: 343.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.02 : 651.38 = 228.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.02/651.38 = 228.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.02x = 651.38 × 228.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.02x = 148,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,975.98/434.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.25

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