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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.66, 649.08 and 238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.66, 649.08 and 238.36 is: 356.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.66 : 649.08 = 238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.66/649.08 = 238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.66x = 649.08 × 238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.66x = 154,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,714.71/433.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.76

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