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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.82, 650.30 and 227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.82, 650.30 and 227.96 is: 341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.82 : 650.30 = 227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.82/650.30 = 227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.82x = 650.30 × 227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.82x = 148,238.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,238.00/433.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.71

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