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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.53, 650.66 and 228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.53, 650.66 and 228.11 is: 342.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.53 : 650.66 = 228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.53/650.66 = 228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.53x = 650.66 × 228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.53x = 148,417.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,417.66/433.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.35

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