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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.83, 595.82 and 242.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.83, 595.82 and 242.73 is: 334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.83 : 595.82 = 242.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.83/595.82 = 242.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.83x = 595.82 × 242.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.83x = 144,626.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,626.51/431.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.91

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