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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.63, 599.51 and 248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.63, 599.51 and 248.07 is: 342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.63 : 599.51 = 248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.63/599.51 = 248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.63x = 599.51 × 248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.63x = 148,723.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,723.31/434.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.18

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