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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.21, 649.66 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.21, 649.66 and 155.49 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.21 : 649.66 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.21/649.66 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.21x = 649.66 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.21x = 101,016.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,016.17/433.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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