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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.08, 649.62 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.08, 649.62 and 144.54 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.08 : 649.62 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.08/649.62 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.08x = 649.62 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.08x = 93,896.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,896.07/433.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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