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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.32, 650.47 and 217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.32, 650.47 and 217.38 is: 325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.32 : 650.47 = 217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.32/650.47 = 217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.32x = 650.47 × 217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.32x = 141,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,399.17/434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.56

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