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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.58, 594.15 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.58, 594.15 and 244.08 is: 336.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.58 : 594.15 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.58/594.15 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.58x = 594.15 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.58x = 145,020.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,020.13/430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.81

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