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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.25, 649.05 and 216.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.25, 649.05 and 216.98 is: 325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.25 : 649.05 = 216.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.25/649.05 = 216.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.25x = 649.05 × 216.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.25x = 140,827.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,827.62/433.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.05

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