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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.83, 600.12 and 248.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.83, 600.12 and 248.35 is: 342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.83 : 600.12 = 248.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.83/600.12 = 248.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.83x = 600.12 × 248.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.83x = 149,039.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,039.80/434.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.75

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