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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.67, 598.36 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.67, 598.36 and 247.14 is: 340.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.67 : 598.36 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.67/598.36 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.67x = 598.36 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.67x = 147,878.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,878.69/433.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.99

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