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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.52, 649.92 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.52, 649.92 and 202.29 is: 303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.52 : 649.92 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.52/649.92 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.52x = 649.92 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.52x = 131,472.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,472.32/433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.27

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