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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.62, 652.13 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.62, 652.13 and 229.14 is: 343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.62 : 652.13 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.62/652.13 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.62x = 652.13 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.62x = 149,429.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,429.07/434.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.82

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