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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.55, 650.64 and 228.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.55, 650.64 and 228.17 is: 342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.55 : 650.64 = 228.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.55/650.64 = 228.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.55x = 650.64 × 228.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.55x = 148,453.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,453.28/433.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.42

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