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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.37, 650.01 and 238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.37, 650.01 and 238.30 is: 357.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.37 : 650.01 = 238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.37/650.01 = 238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.37x = 650.01 × 238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.37x = 154,897.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,897.72/433.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.43

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