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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.74, 651.78 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.74, 651.78 and 218.16 is: 327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.74 : 651.78 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.74/651.78 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.74x = 651.78 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.74x = 142,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,192.32/434.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.07

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