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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.68, 650.76 and 228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.68, 650.76 and 228.76 is: 342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.68 : 650.76 = 228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.68/650.76 = 228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.68x = 650.76 × 228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.68x = 148,867.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,867.86/434.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.48

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