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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.46, 650.70 and 218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.46, 650.70 and 218.10 is: 326.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.46 : 650.70 = 218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.46/650.70 = 218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.46x = 650.70 × 218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.46x = 141,917.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,917.67/434.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.65

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