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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.28, 649.88 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.28, 649.88 and 144.68 is: 217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.28 : 649.88 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.28/649.88 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.28x = 649.88 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.28x = 94,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,024.64/433.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.01

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