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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.28, 650.66 and 228.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.28, 650.66 and 228.99 is: 343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.28 : 650.66 = 228.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.28/650.66 = 228.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.28x = 650.66 × 228.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.28x = 148,995.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,995.93/434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.08

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