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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.58, 650.54 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.58, 650.54 and 228.32 is: 342.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.58 : 650.54 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.58/650.54 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.58x = 650.54 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.58x = 148,534.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,534.71/433.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.58

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