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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 652.68 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 652.68 and 218.52 is: 327.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 652.68 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/652.68 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 652.68 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 142,623.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,623.63/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.96

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