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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.09, 650.63 and 225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.09, 650.63 and 225.27 is: 337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.09 : 650.63 = 225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.09/650.63 = 225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.09x = 650.63 × 225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.09x = 146,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,567.42/434.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.64

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