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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.35, 651.37 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.35, 651.37 and 214.96 is: 322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.35 : 651.37 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.35/651.37 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.35x = 651.37 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.35x = 140,019.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,019.18/434.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.37

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