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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.85, 594.48 and 244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.85, 594.48 and 244.33 is: 337.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.85 : 594.48 = 244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.85/594.48 = 244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.85x = 594.48 × 244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.85x = 145,247.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,247.81/430.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.12

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