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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.74, 650.88 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.74, 650.88 and 217.32 is: 326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.74 : 650.88 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.74/650.88 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.74x = 650.88 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.74x = 141,449.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,449.24/433.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.12

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