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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.27, 599.30 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.27, 599.30 and 245.22 is: 338.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.27 : 599.30 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.27/599.30 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.27x = 599.30 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.27x = 146,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,961.98/434.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.41

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