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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.55, 650.33 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.55, 650.33 and 144.92 is: 217.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.55 : 650.33 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.55/650.33 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.55x = 650.33 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.55x = 94,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,245.82/433.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.38

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