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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.64, 595.24 and 338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.64, 595.24 and 338.24 is: 466.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.64 : 595.24 = 338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.64/595.24 = 338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.64x = 595.24 × 338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.64x = 201,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,333.98/431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.44

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