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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.85, 594.51 and 244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.85, 594.51 and 244.30 is: 337.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.85 : 594.51 = 244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.85/594.51 = 244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.85x = 594.51 × 244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.85x = 145,238.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,238.79/430.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.10

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