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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.69, 650.73 and 228.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.69, 650.73 and 228.35 is: 342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.69 : 650.73 = 228.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.69/650.73 = 228.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.69x = 650.73 × 228.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.69x = 148,596.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,596.68/433.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.64

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