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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.62, 650.16 and 202.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.62, 650.16 and 202.37 is: 303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.62 : 650.16 = 202.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.62/650.16 = 202.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.62x = 650.16 × 202.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.62x = 131,572.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,572.88/433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.43

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