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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.98, 650.79 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.98, 650.79 and 228.60 is: 342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.98 : 650.79 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.98/650.79 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.98x = 650.79 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.98x = 148,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,770.59/433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.81

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