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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.98, 651.99 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.98, 651.99 and 203.52 is: 305.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.98 : 651.99 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.98/651.99 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.98x = 651.99 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.98x = 132,696.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,696.21/434.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.06

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