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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.33, 650.43 and 227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.33, 650.43 and 227.86 is: 342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.33 : 650.43 = 227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.33/650.43 = 227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.33x = 650.43 × 227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.33x = 148,205.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,205.35/433.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.02

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