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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.23, 649.63 and 213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.23, 649.63 and 213.72 is: 320.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.23 : 649.63 = 213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.23/649.63 = 213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.23x = 649.63 × 213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.23x = 138,838.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,838.92/433.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.47

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