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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.68, 598.32 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.68, 598.32 and 247.16 is: 340.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.68 : 598.32 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.68/598.32 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.68x = 598.32 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.68x = 147,880.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,880.77/433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.99

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