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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.70, 594.39 and 244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.70, 594.39 and 244.12 is: 336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.70 : 594.39 = 244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.70/594.39 = 244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.70x = 594.39 × 244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.70x = 145,102.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,102.49/430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.90

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