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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.69, 599.90 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.69, 599.90 and 248.13 is: 342.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.69 : 599.90 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.69/599.90 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.69x = 599.90 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.69x = 148,851.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,851.95/434.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.44

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