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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.14, 649.74 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.14, 649.74 and 216.84 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.14 : 649.74 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.14/649.74 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.14x = 649.74 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.14x = 140,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,889.62/433.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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