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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.40, 651.68 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.40, 651.68 and 203.24 is: 304.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.40 : 651.68 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.40/651.68 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.40x = 651.68 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.40x = 132,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,443.17/434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.89

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