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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.58, 651.33 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.58, 651.33 and 218.22 is: 327.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.58 : 651.33 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.58/651.33 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.58x = 651.33 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.58x = 142,133.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,133.23/434.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.06

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