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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.12, 650.28 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.12, 650.28 and 217.04 is: 325.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.12 : 650.28 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.12/650.28 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.12x = 650.28 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.12x = 141,136.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,136.77/434.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.11

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