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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.64, 649.66 and 238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.64, 649.66 and 238.34 is: 357.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.64 : 649.66 = 238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.64/649.66 = 238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.64x = 649.66 × 238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.64x = 154,839.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,839.96/433.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.07

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