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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.97, 652.66 and 218.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.97, 652.66 and 218.57 is: 327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.97 : 652.66 = 218.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.97/652.66 = 218.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.97x = 652.66 × 218.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.97x = 142,648.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,648.09/434.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.95

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