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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.72, 651.54 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.72, 651.54 and 228.78 is: 342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.72 : 651.54 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.72/651.54 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.72x = 651.54 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.72x = 149,059.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,059.32/434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.89

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