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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.46, 650.25 and 238.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.46, 650.25 and 238.39 is: 357.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.46 : 650.25 = 238.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.46/650.25 = 238.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.46x = 650.25 × 238.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.46x = 155,011.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,011.47/433.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.61

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