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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.96, 600.32 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.96, 600.32 and 248.48 is: 342.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.96 : 600.32 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.96/600.32 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.96x = 600.32 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.96x = 149,167.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,167.51/434.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.95

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