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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.81, 594.58 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.81, 594.58 and 244.35 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.81 : 594.58 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.81/594.58 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.81x = 594.58 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.81x = 145,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,285.62/430.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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