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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.64, 599.82 and 248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.64, 599.82 and 248.12 is: 342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.64 : 599.82 = 248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.64/599.82 = 248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.64x = 599.82 × 248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.64x = 148,827.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,827.34/434.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.42

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