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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 593.48 and 243.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 593.48 and 243.59 is: 336.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 593.48 = 243.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/593.48 = 243.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 593.48 × 243.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 144,565.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,565.40/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.13

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