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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.73, 594.37 and 244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.73, 594.37 and 244.18 is: 336.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.73 : 594.37 = 244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.73/594.37 = 244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.73x = 594.37 × 244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.73x = 145,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,130.29/430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.94

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