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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.98, 651.12 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.98, 651.12 and 238.92 is: 358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.98 : 651.12 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.98/651.12 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.98x = 651.12 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.98x = 155,565.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,565.59/433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.46

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