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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.95, 593.40 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.95, 593.40 and 243.50 is: 336.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.95 : 593.40 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.95/593.40 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.95x = 593.40 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.95x = 144,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,489.93/429.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.07

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