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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.40, 651.30 and 203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.40, 651.30 and 203.23 is: 304.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.40 : 651.30 = 203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.40/651.30 = 203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.40x = 651.30 × 203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.40x = 132,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,363.70/434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.70

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