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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.92, 595.98 and 245.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.92, 595.98 and 245.42 is: 338.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.92 : 595.98 = 245.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.92/595.98 = 245.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.92x = 595.98 × 245.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.92x = 146,267.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,267.03/431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.65

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