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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.05, 593.54 and 243.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.05, 593.54 and 243.55 is: 336.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.05 : 593.54 = 243.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.05/593.54 = 243.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.05x = 593.54 × 243.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.05x = 144,553.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,553.70/430.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.14

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