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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.66, 592.89 and 243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.66, 592.89 and 243.20 is: 335.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.66 : 592.89 = 243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.66/592.89 = 243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.66x = 592.89 × 243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.66x = 144,190.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,190.85/429.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.59

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