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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.96, 652.40 and 146.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.96, 652.40 and 146.38 is: 219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.96 : 652.40 = 146.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.96/652.40 = 146.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.96x = 652.40 × 146.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.96x = 95,498.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,498.31/434.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.56

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