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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.73, 592.95 and 243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.73, 592.95 and 243.22 is: 335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.73 : 592.95 = 243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.73/592.95 = 243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.73x = 592.95 × 243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.73x = 144,217.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,217.30/429.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.60

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