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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.42, 651.81 and 242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.42, 651.81 and 242 is: 363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.42 : 651.81 = 242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.42/651.81 = 242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.42x = 651.81 × 242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.42x = 157,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,738.02/434.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.10

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