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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.18, 650.42 and 228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.18, 650.42 and 228.44 is: 342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.18 : 650.42 = 228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.18/650.42 = 228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.18x = 650.42 × 228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.18x = 148,581.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,581.94/434.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.21

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