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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.22, 650.79 and 228.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.22, 650.79 and 228.28 is: 342.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.22 : 650.79 = 228.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.22/650.79 = 228.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.22x = 650.79 × 228.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.22x = 148,562.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,562.34/434.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.14

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