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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.31, 651.18 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.31, 651.18 and 217.04 is: 326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.31 : 651.18 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.31/651.18 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.31x = 651.18 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.31x = 141,332.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,332.11/433.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.17

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