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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.22, 651.36 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.22, 651.36 and 243.06 is: 364.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.22 : 651.36 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.22/651.36 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.22x = 651.36 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.22x = 158,319.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,319.56/434.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.61

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