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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.27, 649.96 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.27, 649.96 and 202.22 is: 303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.27 : 649.96 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.27/649.96 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.27x = 649.96 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.27x = 131,433.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,433.59/433.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.35

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