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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.95, 594.67 and 241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.95, 594.67 and 241.89 is: 333.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.95 : 594.67 = 241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.95/594.67 = 241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.95x = 594.67 × 241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.95x = 143,841.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,841.66/430.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.78

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