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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 651.23 and 239.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 651.23 and 239.15 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 651.23 = 239.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/651.23 = 239.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 651.23 × 239.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 155,741.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,741.65/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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