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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.70, 594.23 and 244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.70, 594.23 and 244.17 is: 336.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.70 : 594.23 = 244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.70/594.23 = 244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.70x = 594.23 × 244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.70x = 145,091.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,091.92/430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.88

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