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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.53, 650.09 and 227.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.53, 650.09 and 227.89 is: 341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.53 : 650.09 = 227.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.53/650.09 = 227.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.53x = 650.09 × 227.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.53x = 148,149.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,149.01/433.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.73

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