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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.86, 651.14 and 228.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.86, 651.14 and 228.55 is: 343.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.86 : 651.14 = 228.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.86/651.14 = 228.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.86x = 651.14 × 228.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.86x = 148,818.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,818.05/433.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.01

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