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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.38, 651.80 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.38, 651.80 and 203.20 is: 304.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.38 : 651.80 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.38/651.80 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.38x = 651.80 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.38x = 132,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,445.76/434.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.91

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