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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.15, 649.72 and 202.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.15, 649.72 and 202.11 is: 303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.15 : 649.72 = 202.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.15/649.72 = 202.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.15x = 649.72 × 202.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.15x = 131,311.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,311.66/433.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.16

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