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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.59, 650.02 and 202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.59, 650.02 and 202.36 is: 303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.59 : 650.02 = 202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.59/650.02 = 202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.59x = 650.02 × 202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.59x = 131,536.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,536.42/433.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.37

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