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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.22, 651.26 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.22, 651.26 and 145.68 is: 218.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.22 : 651.26 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.22/651.26 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.22x = 651.26 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.22x = 94,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,875.56/434.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.50

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