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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.67, 649.49 and 213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.67, 649.49 and 213.89 is: 320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.67 : 649.49 = 213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.67/649.49 = 213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.67x = 649.49 × 213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.67x = 138,915.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,915.10/433.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.33

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