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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 651.88 and 215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 651.88 and 215.40 is: 322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 651.88 = 215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/651.88 = 215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 651.88 × 215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 140,414.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,414.95/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.88

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