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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.08, 650.22 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.08, 650.22 and 228.52 is: 342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.08 : 650.22 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.08/650.22 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.08x = 650.22 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.08x = 148,588.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,588.27/434.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.31

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