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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.89, 651.04 and 228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.89, 651.04 and 228.62 is: 343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.89 : 651.04 = 228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.89/651.04 = 228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.89x = 651.04 × 228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.89x = 148,841.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,841.82/433.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.04

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