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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.95, 650.16 and 228.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.95, 650.16 and 228.21 is: 341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.95 : 650.16 = 228.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.95/650.16 = 228.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.95x = 650.16 × 228.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.95x = 148,373.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,373.01/433.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.91

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