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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.73, 652.28 and 229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.73, 652.28 and 229.25 is: 343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.73 : 652.28 = 229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.73/652.28 = 229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.73x = 652.28 × 229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.73x = 149,535.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,535.19/434.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.97

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