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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.98, 650.98 and 217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.98, 650.98 and 217.52 is: 326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.98 : 650.98 = 217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.98/650.98 = 217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.98x = 650.98 × 217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.98x = 141,601.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,601.17/433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.29

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