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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.55, 594.15 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.55, 594.15 and 244.04 is: 336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.55 : 594.15 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.55/594.15 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.55x = 594.15 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.55x = 144,993.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,993.40/430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.77

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