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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.63, 651.17 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.63, 651.17 and 228.89 is: 342.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.63 : 651.17 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.63/651.17 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.63x = 651.17 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.63x = 149,048.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,048.50/434.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.93

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