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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.83, 595.82 and 245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.83, 595.82 and 245.30 is: 338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.83 : 595.82 = 245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.83/595.82 = 245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.83x = 595.82 × 245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.83x = 146,152.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,152.28/431.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.45

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