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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.49, 652.08 and 229.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.49, 652.08 and 229.18 is: 343.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.49 : 652.08 = 229.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.49/652.08 = 229.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.49x = 652.08 × 229.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.49x = 149,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,443.69/434.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.95

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