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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.52, 595.34 and 244.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.52, 595.34 and 244.94 is: 337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.52 : 595.34 = 244.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.52/595.34 = 244.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.52x = 595.34 × 244.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.52x = 145,822.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,822.58/431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.93

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