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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.64, 594.14 and 244.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.64, 594.14 and 244.06 is: 336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.64 : 594.14 = 244.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.64/594.14 = 244.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.64x = 594.14 × 244.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.64x = 145,003.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,003.10/430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.72

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