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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.08, 650.28 and 228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.08, 650.28 and 228.40 is: 342.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.08 : 650.28 = 228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.08/650.28 = 228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.08x = 650.28 × 228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.08x = 148,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,523.95/434.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.16

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