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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.13, 649.81 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.13, 649.81 and 227.64 is: 341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.13 : 649.81 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.13/649.81 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.13x = 649.81 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.13x = 147,922.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,922.75/433.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.52

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