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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.28, 650.13 and 216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.28, 650.13 and 216.88 is: 325.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.28 : 650.13 = 216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.28/650.13 = 216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.28x = 650.13 × 216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.28x = 140,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,997.76/433.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.42

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