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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.92, 594.48 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.92, 594.48 and 244.38 is: 337.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.92 : 594.48 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.92/594.48 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.92x = 594.48 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.92x = 145,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,279.02/430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.14

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