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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.72, 650.74 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.72, 650.74 and 228.16 is: 342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.72 : 650.74 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.72/650.74 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.72x = 650.74 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.72x = 148,472.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,472.84/433.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.32

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