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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.68, 650.74 and 228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.68, 650.74 and 228.26 is: 342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.68 : 650.74 = 228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.68/650.74 = 228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.68x = 650.74 × 228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.68x = 148,539.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,539.82/433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.51

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