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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.22, 597.88 and 246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.22, 597.88 and 246.77 is: 340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.22 : 597.88 = 246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.22/597.88 = 246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.22x = 597.88 × 246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.22x = 147,538.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,538.85/433.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.56

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