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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.51, 594.12 and 241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.51, 594.12 and 241.47 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.51 : 594.12 = 241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.51/594.12 = 241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.51x = 594.12 × 241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.51x = 143,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,462.16/430.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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