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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.60, 651.96 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.60, 651.96 and 218.20 is: 327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.60 : 651.96 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.60/651.96 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.60x = 651.96 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.60x = 142,257.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,257.67/434.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.33

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