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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.34, 651.51 and 218.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.34, 651.51 and 218.34 is: 327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.34 : 651.51 = 218.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.34/651.51 = 218.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.34x = 651.51 × 218.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.34x = 142,250.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,250.69/434.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.51

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