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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.51, 650.51 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.51, 650.51 and 238.52 is: 357.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.51 : 650.51 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.51/650.51 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.51x = 650.51 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.51x = 155,159.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,159.65/433.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.91

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