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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 652.39 and 215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 652.39 and 215.51 is: 323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 652.39 = 215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/652.39 = 215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 652.39 × 215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 140,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,598.68/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.31

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