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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.33, 651.33 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.33, 651.33 and 203.18 is: 304.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.33 : 651.33 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.33/651.33 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.33x = 651.33 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.33x = 132,333.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,333.97/434.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.69

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