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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.32, 651.46 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.32, 651.46 and 145.68 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.32 : 651.46 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.32/651.46 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.32x = 651.46 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.32x = 94,904.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,904.69/434.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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