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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.59, 595.42 and 244.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.59, 595.42 and 244.93 is: 337.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.59 : 595.42 = 244.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.59/595.42 = 244.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.59x = 595.42 × 244.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.59x = 145,833.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,833.51/431.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.90

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