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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.91, 600.15 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.91, 600.15 and 248.44 is: 342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.91 : 600.15 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.91/600.15 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.91x = 600.15 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.91x = 149,101.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,101.27/434.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.83

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