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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.56, 599.66 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.56, 599.66 and 248.01 is: 342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.56 : 599.66 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.56/599.66 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.56x = 599.66 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.56x = 148,718.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,718.68/434.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.23

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