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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.12, 593.60 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.12, 593.60 and 243.62 is: 336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.12 : 593.60 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.12/593.60 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.12x = 593.60 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.12x = 144,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,608.65/430.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.21

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