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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.65, 594.35 and 244.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.65, 594.35 and 244.21 is: 337.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.65 : 594.35 = 244.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.65/594.35 = 244.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.65x = 594.35 × 244.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.65x = 145,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,146.82/430.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.05

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