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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.96, 651.12 and 145.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.96, 651.12 and 145.42 is: 218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.96 : 651.12 = 145.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.96/651.12 = 145.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.96x = 651.12 × 145.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.96x = 94,685.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,685.87/433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.19

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