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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.31, 600.68 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.31, 600.68 and 248.74 is: 343.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.31 : 600.68 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.31/600.68 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.31x = 600.68 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.31x = 149,412.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,412.26/435.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.23

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