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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.68, 651.72 and 229.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.68, 651.72 and 229.36 is: 343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.68 : 651.72 = 229.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.68/651.72 = 229.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.68x = 651.72 × 229.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.68x = 149,478.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,478.50/434.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.88

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