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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.32, 597.98 and 246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.32, 597.98 and 246.81 is: 340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.32 : 597.98 = 246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.32/597.98 = 246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.32x = 597.98 × 246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.32x = 147,590.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,590.30/433.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.61

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