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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.83, 595.89 and 245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.83, 595.89 and 245.33 is: 338.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.83 : 595.89 = 245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.83/595.89 = 245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.83x = 595.89 × 245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.83x = 146,189.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,189.69/431.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.54

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