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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.91, 650.99 and 228.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.91, 650.99 and 228.43 is: 342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.91 : 650.99 = 228.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.91/650.99 = 228.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.91x = 650.99 × 228.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.91x = 148,702.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,702.88/433.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.70

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