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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.98, 596.11 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.98, 596.11 and 245.44 is: 338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.98 : 596.11 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.98/596.11 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.98x = 596.11 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.98x = 146,309.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,309.50/431.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.70

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