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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.15, 595.01 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.15, 595.01 and 244.62 is: 337.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.15 : 595.01 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.15/595.01 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.15x = 595.01 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.15x = 145,551.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,551.96/431.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.59

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