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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.30, 600.66 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.30, 600.66 and 248.80 is: 343.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.30 : 600.66 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.30/600.66 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.30x = 600.66 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.30x = 149,443.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,443.72/435.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.31

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