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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.09, 651.58 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.09, 651.58 and 228.60 is: 343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.09 : 651.58 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.09/651.58 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.09x = 651.58 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.09x = 148,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,950.62/434.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.13

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