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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.71, 595.76 and 245.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.71, 595.76 and 245.19 is: 338.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.71 : 595.76 = 245.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.71/595.76 = 245.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.71x = 595.76 × 245.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.71x = 146,074.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,074.39/431.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.36

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