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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 652.17 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 652.17 and 146.34 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 652.17 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/652.17 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 652.17 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 95,438.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,438.56/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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