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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.87, 600.10 and 248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.87, 600.10 and 248.42 is: 342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.87 : 600.10 = 248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.87/600.10 = 248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.87x = 600.10 × 248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.87x = 149,073.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,073.22/434.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.80

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