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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.96, 650.13 and 228.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.96, 650.13 and 228.73 is: 342.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.96 : 650.13 = 228.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.96/650.13 = 228.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.96x = 650.13 × 228.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.96x = 148,704.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,704.23/433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.67

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