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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 596.16 and 248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432, 596.16 and 248 is: 342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 596.16 = 248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/596.16 = 248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 596.16 × 248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 147,847.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,847.68/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.24

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