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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.21, 597.83 and 246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.21, 597.83 and 246.70 is: 340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.21 : 597.83 = 246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.21/597.83 = 246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.21x = 597.83 × 246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.21x = 147,481.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,481.93/433.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.44

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