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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.49, 651.93 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.49, 651.93 and 218.22 is: 327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.49 : 651.93 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.49/651.93 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.49x = 651.93 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.49x = 142,264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,264.16/434.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.43

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