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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.59, 595.57 and 245.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.59, 595.57 and 245.05 is: 338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.59 : 595.57 = 245.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.59/595.57 = 245.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.59x = 595.57 × 245.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.59x = 145,947.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,947.38/431.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.16

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