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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.31, 651.81 and 229.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.31, 651.81 and 229.05 is: 343.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.31 : 651.81 = 229.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.31/651.81 = 229.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.31x = 651.81 × 229.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.31x = 149,297.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,297.08/434.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.76

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