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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.46, 599.60 and 247.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.46, 599.60 and 247.97 is: 342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.46 : 599.60 = 247.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.46/599.60 = 247.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.46x = 599.60 × 247.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.46x = 148,686.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,686.20/434.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.23

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