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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.16, 649.73 and 238.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.16, 649.73 and 238.15 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.16 : 649.73 = 238.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.16/649.73 = 238.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.16x = 649.73 × 238.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.16x = 154,732.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,732.17/433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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