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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.75, 594.35 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.75, 594.35 and 244.20 is: 336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.75 : 594.35 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.75/594.35 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.75x = 594.35 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.75x = 145,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,140.22/430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.95

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