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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.84, 651.97 and 203.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.84, 651.97 and 203.61 is: 305.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.84 : 651.97 = 203.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.84/651.97 = 203.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.84x = 651.97 × 203.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.84x = 132,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,747.61/434.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.28

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