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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.53, 651.21 and 218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.53, 651.21 and 218.26 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.53 : 651.21 = 218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.53/651.21 = 218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.53x = 651.21 × 218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.53x = 142,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,133.09/434.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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