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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.52, 599.60 and 248.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.52, 599.60 and 248.00 is: 342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.52 : 599.60 = 248.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.52/599.60 = 248.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.52x = 599.60 × 248.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.52x = 148,698.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,698.42/434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.21

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