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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.68, 650.68 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.68, 650.68 and 217.20 is: 325.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.68 : 650.68 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.68/650.68 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.68x = 650.68 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.68x = 141,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,327.70/433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.88

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