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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.00, 593.39 and 243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.00, 593.39 and 243.48 is: 336.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.00 : 593.39 = 243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.00/593.39 = 243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.00x = 593.39 × 243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.00x = 144,478.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,478.60/430.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.00

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