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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.75, 597.16 and 246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.75, 597.16 and 246.25 is: 339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.75 : 597.16 = 246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.75/597.16 = 246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.75x = 597.16 × 246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.75x = 147,048.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,048.54/432.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.80

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