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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.07, 593.52 and 243.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.07, 593.52 and 243.59 is: 336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.07 : 593.52 = 243.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.07/593.52 = 243.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.07x = 593.52 × 243.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.07x = 144,572.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,572.57/430.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.16

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