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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.28, 601.96 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.28, 601.96 and 247.23 is: 341.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.28 : 601.96 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.28/601.96 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.28x = 601.96 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.28x = 148,821.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,821.95/436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.11

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