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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.30, 599.39 and 247.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.30, 599.39 and 247.85 is: 342.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.30 : 599.39 = 247.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.30/599.39 = 247.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.30x = 599.39 × 247.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.30x = 148,558.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,558.81/434.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.06

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