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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.35, 651.31 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.35, 651.31 and 214.72 is: 321.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.35 : 651.31 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.35/651.31 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.35x = 651.31 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.35x = 139,846.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,846.21/434.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.97

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