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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.15, 649.58 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.15, 649.58 and 155.43 is: 233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.15 : 649.58 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.15/649.58 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.15x = 649.58 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.15x = 100,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,963.44/433.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.09

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