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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 651.65 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 651.65 and 229.02 is: 343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 651.65 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/651.65 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 651.65 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 149,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,239.74/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.13

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