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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.83, 652.32 and 218.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.83, 652.32 and 218.41 is: 327.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.83 : 652.32 = 218.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.83/652.32 = 218.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.83x = 652.32 × 218.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.83x = 142,473.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,473.21/434.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.65

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