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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.06, 649.82 and 238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.06, 649.82 and 238.22 is: 357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.06 : 649.82 = 238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.06/649.82 = 238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.06x = 649.82 × 238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.06x = 154,797.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,797.98/433.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.45

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