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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.59, 652.27 and 229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.59, 652.27 and 229.30 is: 344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.59 : 652.27 = 229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.59/652.27 = 229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.59x = 652.27 × 229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.59x = 149,567.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,567.46/434.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.15

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