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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.41, 595.37 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.41, 595.37 and 244.89 is: 337.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.41 : 595.37 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.41/595.37 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.41x = 595.37 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.41x = 145,800.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,800.16/431.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.96

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