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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.96, 651.84 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.96, 651.84 and 218.24 is: 327.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.96 : 651.84 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.96/651.84 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.96x = 651.84 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.96x = 142,257.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,257.56/434.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.06

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