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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.58, 595.53 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.58, 595.53 and 245.08 is: 338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.58 : 595.53 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.58/595.53 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.58x = 595.53 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.58x = 145,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,952.49/431.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.18

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