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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.32, 650.12 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.32, 650.12 and 144.80 is: 217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.32 : 650.12 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.32/650.12 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.32x = 650.12 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.32x = 94,137.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,137.38/433.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.25

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