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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.37, 651.25 and 228.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.37, 651.25 and 228.95 is: 343.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.37 : 651.25 = 228.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.37/651.25 = 228.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.37x = 651.25 × 228.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.37x = 149,103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,103.69/434.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.26

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