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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.66, 652.02 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.66, 652.02 and 153.24 is: 229.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.66 : 652.02 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.66/652.02 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.66x = 652.02 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.66x = 99,915.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,915.54/434.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.87

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