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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.48, 650.04 and 227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.48, 650.04 and 227.56 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.48 : 650.04 = 227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.48/650.04 = 227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.48x = 650.04 × 227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.48x = 147,923.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,923.10/433.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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