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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.57, 651.83 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.57, 651.83 and 217.98 is: 326.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.57 : 651.83 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.57/651.83 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.57x = 651.83 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.57x = 142,084.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,084.81/434.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.96

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