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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.81, 651.18 and 239.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.81, 651.18 and 239.51 is: 358.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.81 : 651.18 = 239.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.81/651.18 = 239.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.81x = 651.18 × 239.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.81x = 155,964.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,964.12/434.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.69

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