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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.79, 651.51 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.79, 651.51 and 218.52 is: 327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.79 : 651.51 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.79/651.51 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.79x = 651.51 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.79x = 142,367.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,367.97/434.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.44

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