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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.54, 652 and 218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.54, 652 and 218.18 is: 327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.54 : 652 = 218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.54/652 = 218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.54x = 652 × 218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.54x = 142,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,253.36/434.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.37

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