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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.28, 649.92 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.28, 649.92 and 144.72 is: 217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.28 : 649.92 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.28/649.92 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.28x = 649.92 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.28x = 94,056.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,056.42/433.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.08

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