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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.22, 651.52 and 228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.22, 651.52 and 228.74 is: 343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.22 : 651.52 = 228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.22/651.52 = 228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.22x = 651.52 × 228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.22x = 149,028.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,028.68/434.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.21

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