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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.12, 650.98 and 145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.12, 650.98 and 145.48 is: 218.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.12 : 650.98 = 145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.12/650.98 = 145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.12x = 650.98 × 145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.12x = 94,704.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,704.57/434.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.15

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