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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.26, 595.22 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.26, 595.22 and 254.21 is: 350.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.26 : 595.22 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.26/595.22 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.26x = 595.22 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.26x = 151,306.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,306.63/431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.85

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