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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.22, 594.99 and 244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.22, 594.99 and 244.66 is: 337.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.22 : 594.99 = 244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.22/594.99 = 244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.22x = 594.99 × 244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.22x = 145,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,570.25/431.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.58

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