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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.19, 601.93 and 247.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.19, 601.93 and 247.15 is: 341.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.19 : 601.93 = 247.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.19/601.93 = 247.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.19x = 601.93 × 247.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.19x = 148,768.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,768.06/436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.07

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