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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.38, 649.91 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.38, 649.91 and 202.23 is: 303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.38 : 649.91 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.38/649.91 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.38x = 649.91 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.38x = 131,431.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,431.30/433.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.27

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