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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.76, 651.66 and 217.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.76, 651.66 and 217.81 is: 326.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.76 : 651.66 = 217.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.76/651.66 = 217.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.76x = 651.66 × 217.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.76x = 141,938.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,938.06/434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.47

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