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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.02, 649.68 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.02, 649.68 and 238.23 is: 357.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.02 : 649.68 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.02/649.68 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.02x = 649.68 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.02x = 154,773.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,773.27/433.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.43

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