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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.09, 593.51 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.09, 593.51 and 243.61 is: 336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.09 : 593.51 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.09/593.51 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.09x = 593.51 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.09x = 144,583.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,583.75/430.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.17

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