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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.36, 595.22 and 244.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.36, 595.22 and 244.85 is: 337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.36 : 595.22 = 244.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.36/595.22 = 244.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.36x = 595.22 × 244.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.36x = 145,735.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,735.42/431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.85

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