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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.32, 649.97 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.32, 649.97 and 144.75 is: 217.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.32 : 649.97 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.32/649.97 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.32x = 649.97 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.32x = 94,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,082.43/433.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.12

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