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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.28, 599.25 and 245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.28, 599.25 and 245.23 is: 338.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.28 : 599.25 = 245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.28/599.25 = 245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.28x = 599.25 × 245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.28x = 146,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,952.58/434.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.38

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