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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.14, 600.20 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.14, 600.20 and 248.58 is: 342.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.14 : 600.20 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.14/600.20 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.14x = 600.20 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.14x = 149,194.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,194.72/435.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.87

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