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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.57, 594.19 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.57, 594.19 and 244.05 is: 336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.57 : 594.19 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.57/594.19 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.57x = 594.19 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.57x = 145,010.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,010.85/430.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.79

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