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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.96, 652.52 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.96, 652.52 and 146.44 is: 219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.96 : 652.52 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.96/652.52 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.96x = 652.52 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.96x = 95,555.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,555.03/434.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.69

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