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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.76, 595.74 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.76, 595.74 and 245.20 is: 338.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.76 : 595.74 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.76/595.74 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.76x = 595.74 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.76x = 146,074.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,074.22/431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.33

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