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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.72, 594.42 and 244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.72, 594.42 and 244.22 is: 337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.72 : 594.42 = 244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.72/594.42 = 244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.72x = 594.42 × 244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.72x = 145,167.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,167.59/430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.03

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