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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.16, 594.98 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.16, 594.98 and 244.60 is: 337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.16 : 594.98 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.16/594.98 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.16x = 594.98 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.16x = 145,532.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,532.11/431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.54

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