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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.65, 592.88 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.65, 592.88 and 243.16 is: 335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.65 : 592.88 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.65/592.88 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.65x = 592.88 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.65x = 144,161.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,161.74/429.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.53

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