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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.39, 649.78 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.39, 649.78 and 202.16 is: 303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.39 : 649.78 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.39/649.78 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.39x = 649.78 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.39x = 131,355.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,355.99/433.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.09

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