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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.23, 649.80 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.23, 649.80 and 227.66 is: 341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.23 : 649.80 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.23/649.80 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.23x = 649.80 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.23x = 147,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,930.22/433.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.46

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