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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.68, 599.71 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.68, 599.71 and 248.04 is: 342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.68 : 599.71 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.68/599.71 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.68x = 599.71 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.68x = 148,751.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,751.91/434.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.21

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