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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.84, 600.02 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.84, 600.02 and 248.36 is: 342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.84 : 600.02 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.84/600.02 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.84x = 600.02 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.84x = 149,020.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,020.97/434.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.70

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