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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.24, 649.94 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.24, 649.94 and 202.08 is: 303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.24 : 649.94 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.24/649.94 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.24x = 649.94 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.24x = 131,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,339.88/433.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.16

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