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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.60, 651.92 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.60, 651.92 and 218.60 is: 327.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.60 : 651.92 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.60/651.92 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.60x = 651.92 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.60x = 142,509.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,509.71/434.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.91

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