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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.38, 651.39 and 228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.38, 651.39 and 228.82 is: 343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.38 : 651.39 = 228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.38/651.39 = 228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.38x = 651.39 × 228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.38x = 149,051.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,051.06/434.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.14

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