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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.32, 600.71 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.32, 600.71 and 248.80 is: 343.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.32 : 600.71 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.32/600.71 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.32x = 600.71 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.32x = 149,453.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,453.64/435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.32

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