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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.16, 599.06 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.16, 599.06 and 247.64 is: 341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.16 : 599.06 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.16/599.06 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.16x = 599.06 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.16x = 148,351.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,351.22/434.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.70

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