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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.22, 599.12 and 247.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.22, 599.12 and 247.65 is: 341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.22 : 599.12 = 247.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.22/599.12 = 247.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.22x = 599.12 × 247.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.22x = 148,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,370.83/434.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.70

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