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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.58, 594.23 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.58, 594.23 and 244.01 is: 336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.58 : 594.23 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.58/594.23 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.58x = 594.23 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.58x = 144,993.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,993.87/430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.74

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