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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.04, 593.49 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.04, 593.49 and 243.46 is: 335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.04 : 593.49 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.04/593.49 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.04x = 593.49 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.04x = 144,489.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,489.86/430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.99

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