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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.88, 600.14 and 248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.88, 600.14 and 248.38 is: 342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.88 : 600.14 = 248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.88/600.14 = 248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.88x = 600.14 × 248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.88x = 149,062.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,062.77/434.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.77

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