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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.63, 649.81 and 216.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.63, 649.81 and 216.91 is: 325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.63 : 649.81 = 216.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.63/649.81 = 216.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.63x = 649.81 × 216.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.63x = 140,950.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,950.29/433.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.05

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