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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 600.06 and 248.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 600.06 and 248.35 is: 342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 600.06 = 248.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/600.06 = 248.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 600.06 × 248.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 149,024.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,024.90/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.68

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