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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.45, 652.12 and 228.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.45, 652.12 and 228.98 is: 343.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.45 : 652.12 = 228.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.45/652.12 = 228.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.45x = 652.12 × 228.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.45x = 149,323.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,323.50/434.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.70

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