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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.98, 652.38 and 203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.98, 652.38 and 203.81 is: 305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.98 : 652.38 = 203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.98/652.38 = 203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.98x = 652.38 × 203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.98x = 132,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,961.52/434.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.67

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