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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.82, 597.16 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.82, 597.16 and 246.30 is: 339.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.82 : 597.16 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.82/597.16 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.82x = 597.16 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.82x = 147,080.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,080.51/432.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.82

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