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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.57, 594.18 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.57, 594.18 and 241.50 is: 333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.57 : 594.18 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.57/594.18 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.57x = 594.18 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.57x = 143,495.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,495.79/430.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.27

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