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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.45, 650.02 and 216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.45, 650.02 and 216.88 is: 325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.45 : 650.02 = 216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.45/650.02 = 216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.45x = 650.02 × 216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.45x = 140,976.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,976.34/433.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.24

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