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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.87, 600.16 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.87, 600.16 and 248.32 is: 342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.87 : 600.16 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.87/600.16 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.87x = 600.16 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.87x = 149,031.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,031.73/434.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.70

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