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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.88, 650.52 and 217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.88, 650.52 and 217.28 is: 325.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.88 : 650.52 = 217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.88/650.52 = 217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.88x = 650.52 × 217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.88x = 141,344.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,344.99/433.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.77

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