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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.92, 650.88 and 228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.92, 650.88 and 228.36 is: 342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.92 : 650.88 = 228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.92/650.88 = 228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.92x = 650.88 × 228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.92x = 148,634.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,634.96/433.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.54

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