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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.97, 650.97 and 242.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.97, 650.97 and 242.81 is: 364.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.97 : 650.97 = 242.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.97/650.97 = 242.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.97x = 650.97 × 242.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.97x = 158,062.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,062.03/433.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.22

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