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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.52, 650.28 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.52, 650.28 and 144.98 is: 217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.52 : 650.28 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.52/650.28 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.52x = 650.28 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.52x = 94,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,277.59/433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.47

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