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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.23, 597.87 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.23, 597.87 and 244.20 is: 337.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.23 : 597.87 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.23/597.87 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.23x = 597.87 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.23x = 145,999.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,999.85/433.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.00

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