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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.99, 650.86 and 228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.99, 650.86 and 228.45 is: 342.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.99 : 650.86 = 228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.99/650.86 = 228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.99x = 650.86 × 228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.99x = 148,688.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,688.97/433.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.61

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