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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.43, 650.42 and 228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.43, 650.42 and 228.15 is: 342.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.43 : 650.42 = 228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.43/650.42 = 228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.43x = 650.42 × 228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.43x = 148,393.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,393.32/433.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.37

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