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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.71, 598.38 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.71, 598.38 and 247.14 is: 340.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.71 : 598.38 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.71/598.38 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.71x = 598.38 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.71x = 147,883.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,883.63/433.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.97

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