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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.62, 650.63 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.62, 650.63 and 228.14 is: 342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.62 : 650.63 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.62/650.63 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.62x = 650.63 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.62x = 148,434.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,434.73/433.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.32

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