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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.82, 595.98 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.82, 595.98 and 245.32 is: 338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.82 : 595.98 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.82/595.98 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.82x = 595.98 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.82x = 146,205.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,205.81/431.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.58

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