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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.82, 651.12 and 202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.82, 651.12 and 202.84 is: 304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.82 : 651.12 = 202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.82/651.12 = 202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.82x = 651.12 × 202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.82x = 132,068.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,068.91/433.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.43

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