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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.21, 595.06 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.21, 595.06 and 244.69 is: 337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.21 : 595.06 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.21/595.06 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.21x = 595.06 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.21x = 145,603.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,603.13/431.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.66

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