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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 652.41 and 146.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 652.41 and 146.31 is: 219.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 652.41 = 146.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/652.41 = 146.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 652.41 × 146.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 95,454.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,454.11/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.47

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