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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.73, 650.29 and 217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.73, 650.29 and 217.16 is: 325.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.73 : 650.29 = 217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.73/650.29 = 217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.73x = 650.29 × 217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.73x = 141,213.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,213.72/433.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.58

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