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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.86, 650.94 and 228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.86, 650.94 and 228.22 is: 342.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.86 : 650.94 = 228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.86/650.94 = 228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.86x = 650.94 × 228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.86x = 148,555.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,555.04/433.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.41

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