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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.33, 650.03 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.33, 650.03 and 214.08 is: 321.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.33 : 650.03 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.33/650.03 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.33x = 650.03 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.33x = 139,158.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,158.42/433.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.14

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