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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.71, 594.38 and 244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.71, 594.38 and 244.19 is: 336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.71 : 594.38 = 244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.71/594.38 = 244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.71x = 594.38 × 244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.71x = 145,142.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,142.38/430.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.99

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