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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.55, 599.69 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.55, 599.69 and 248.03 is: 342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.55 : 599.69 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.55/599.69 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.55x = 599.69 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.55x = 148,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,743.36/434.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.29

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