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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.44, 602.21 and 247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.44, 602.21 and 247.37 is: 341.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.44 : 602.21 = 247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.44/602.21 = 247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.44x = 602.21 × 247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.44x = 148,968.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,968.99/436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.33

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