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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.89, 649.62 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.89, 649.62 and 238.68 is: 357.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.89 : 649.62 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.89/649.62 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.89x = 649.62 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.89x = 155,051.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,051.30/433.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.35

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