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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.20, 597.67 and 246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.20, 597.67 and 246.67 is: 340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.20 : 597.67 = 246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.20/597.67 = 246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.20x = 597.67 × 246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.20x = 147,427.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,427.26/433.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.32

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