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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.16, 595.02 and 244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.16, 595.02 and 244.66 is: 337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.16 : 595.02 = 244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.16/595.02 = 244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.16x = 595.02 × 244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.16x = 145,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,577.59/431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.64

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