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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 594.16 and 244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 594.16 and 244.07 is: 336.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 594.16 = 244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/594.16 = 244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 594.16 × 244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 145,015.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,015.45/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.81

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