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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.40, 651.92 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.40, 651.92 and 218.12 is: 327.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.40 : 651.92 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.40/651.92 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.40x = 651.92 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.40x = 142,196.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,196.79/434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.34

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