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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.62, 599.76 and 248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.62, 599.76 and 248.10 is: 342.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.62 : 599.76 = 248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.62/599.76 = 248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.62x = 599.76 × 248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.62x = 148,800.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,800.46/434.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.37

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