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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.66, 594.30 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.66, 594.30 and 244.09 is: 336.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.66 : 594.30 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.66/594.30 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.66x = 594.30 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.66x = 145,062.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,062.69/430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.84

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