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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.84, 595.90 and 245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.84, 595.90 and 245.33 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.84 : 595.90 = 245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.84/595.90 = 245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.84x = 595.90 × 245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.84x = 146,189.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,189.17/431.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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