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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 596.20 and 245.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432, 596.20 and 245.55 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 596.20 = 245.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/596.20 = 245.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 596.20 × 245.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 146,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,395.68/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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