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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.48, 650.56 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.48, 650.56 and 228.12 is: 342.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.48 : 650.56 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.48/650.56 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.48x = 650.56 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.48x = 148,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,402.52/433.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.35

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