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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 593.54 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 593.54 and 243.61 is: 336.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 593.54 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/593.54 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 593.54 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 144,589.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,589.58/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.19

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