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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.73, 598.58 and 247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.73, 598.58 and 247.22 is: 341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.73 : 598.58 = 247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.73/598.58 = 247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.73x = 598.58 × 247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.73x = 147,983.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,983.06/433.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.19

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