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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.94, 600.19 and 248.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.94, 600.19 and 248.43 is: 342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.94 : 600.19 = 248.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.94/600.19 = 248.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.94x = 600.19 × 248.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.94x = 149,103.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,103.08/434.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.81

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