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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.84, 650.54 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.84, 650.54 and 228.52 is: 342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.84 : 650.54 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.84/650.54 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.84x = 650.54 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.84x = 148,661.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,661.40/433.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.66

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