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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.75, 599.90 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.75, 599.90 and 248.22 is: 342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.75 : 599.90 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.75/599.90 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.75x = 599.90 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.75x = 148,905.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,905.94/434.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.51

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