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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.50, 594.15 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.50, 594.15 and 244.02 is: 336.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.50 : 594.15 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.50/594.15 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.50x = 594.15 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.50x = 144,984.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,984.48/430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.78

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