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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.84, 650.20 and 217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.84, 650.20 and 217.48 is: 325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.84 : 650.20 = 217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.84/650.20 = 217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.84x = 650.20 × 217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.84x = 141,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,405.50/433.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.94

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