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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.26, 595.16 and 244.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.26, 595.16 and 244.75 is: 337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.26 : 595.16 = 244.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.26/595.16 = 244.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.26x = 595.16 × 244.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.26x = 145,665.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,665.41/431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.77

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