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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.34, 599.31 and 247.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.34, 599.31 and 247.83 is: 341.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.34 : 599.31 = 247.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.34/599.31 = 247.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.34x = 599.31 × 247.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.34x = 148,524.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,524.00/434.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.96

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