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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.95, 651.12 and 214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.95, 651.12 and 214.24 is: 321.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.95 : 651.12 = 214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.95/651.12 = 214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.95x = 651.12 × 214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.95x = 139,492.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,492.69/433.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.45

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