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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.34, 650.19 and 228.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.34, 650.19 and 228.09 is: 342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.34 : 650.19 = 228.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.34/650.19 = 228.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.34x = 650.19 × 228.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.34x = 148,301.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,301.84/433.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.23

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