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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.95, 652.27 and 218.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.95, 652.27 and 218.38 is: 327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.95 : 652.27 = 218.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.95/652.27 = 218.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.95x = 652.27 × 218.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.95x = 142,442.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,442.72/434.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.49

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