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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.16, 650.08 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.16, 650.08 and 214.12 is: 321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.16 : 650.08 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.16/650.08 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.16x = 650.08 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.16x = 139,195.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,195.13/433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.35

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