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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.58, 595.55 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.58, 595.55 and 245.06 is: 338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.58 : 595.55 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.58/595.55 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.58x = 595.55 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.58x = 145,945.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,945.48/431.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.17

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