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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.24, 651.53 and 202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.24, 651.53 and 202.96 is: 304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.24 : 651.53 = 202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.24/651.53 = 202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.24x = 651.53 × 202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.24x = 132,234.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,234.53/434.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.52

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