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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.56, 651.70 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.56, 651.70 and 229.02 is: 343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.56 : 651.70 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.56/651.70 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.56x = 651.70 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.56x = 149,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,252.33/434.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.46

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