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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.81, 600.09 and 248.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.81, 600.09 and 248.33 is: 342.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.81 : 600.09 = 248.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.81/600.09 = 248.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.81x = 600.09 × 248.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.81x = 149,020.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,020.35/434.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.73

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