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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.93, 600.25 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.93, 600.25 and 248.44 is: 342.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.93 : 600.25 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.93/600.25 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.93x = 600.25 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.93x = 149,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,123.12/434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.87

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