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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.70, 595.60 and 245.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.70, 595.60 and 245.17 is: 338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.70 : 595.60 = 245.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.70/595.60 = 245.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.70x = 595.60 × 245.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.70x = 146,023.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,023.25/431.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.25

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