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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.07, 651.15 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.07, 651.15 and 217.62 is: 326.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.07 : 651.15 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.07/651.15 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.07x = 651.15 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.07x = 141,703.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,703.26/434.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.45

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