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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.27, 651.09 and 227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.27, 651.09 and 227.94 is: 342.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.27 : 651.09 = 227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.27/651.09 = 227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.27x = 651.09 × 227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.27x = 148,408.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,408.42/433.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.53

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