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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.58, 650.16 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.58, 650.16 and 144.92 is: 217.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.58 : 650.16 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.58/650.16 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.58x = 650.16 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.58x = 94,221.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,221.19/433.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.31

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