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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 651.32 and 239.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 651.32 and 239.05 is: 358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 651.32 = 239.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/651.32 = 239.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 651.32 × 239.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 155,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,698.05/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.62

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