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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.43, 651.65 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.43, 651.65 and 228.96 is: 343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.43 : 651.65 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.43/651.65 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.43x = 651.65 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.43x = 149,200.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,200.64/434.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.44

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