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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.08, 651.39 and 239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.08, 651.39 and 239.23 is: 358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.08 : 651.39 = 239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.08/651.39 = 239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.08x = 651.39 × 239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.08x = 155,832.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,832.03/434.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.99

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