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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.55, 651.71 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.55, 651.71 and 203.22 is: 304.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.55 : 651.71 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.55/651.71 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.55x = 651.71 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.55x = 132,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,440.51/434.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.78

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