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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.17, 651.48 and 203.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.17, 651.48 and 203.17 is: 304.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.17 : 651.48 = 203.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.17/651.48 = 203.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.17x = 651.48 × 203.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.17x = 132,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,360.18/434.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.86

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