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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.66, 595.67 and 245.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.66, 595.67 and 245.10 is: 338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.66 : 595.67 = 245.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.66/595.67 = 245.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.66x = 595.67 × 245.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.66x = 145,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,998.72/431.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.23

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