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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.03, 650.36 and 228.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.03, 650.36 and 228.29 is: 342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.03 : 650.36 = 228.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.03/650.36 = 228.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.03x = 650.36 × 228.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.03x = 148,468.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,468.00/434.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.07

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