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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.16, 600.41 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.16, 600.41 and 248.64 is: 343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.16 : 600.41 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.16/600.41 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.16x = 600.41 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.16x = 149,284.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,284.31/435.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.06

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