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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.36, 599.47 and 247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.36, 599.47 and 247.88 is: 342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.36 : 599.47 = 247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.36/599.47 = 247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.36x = 599.47 × 247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.36x = 148,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,597.50/434.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.10

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