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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.09, 651.33 and 217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.09, 651.33 and 217.64 is: 326.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.09 : 651.33 = 217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.09/651.33 = 217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.09x = 651.33 × 217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.09x = 141,752.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,752.20/434.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.55

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