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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.14, 593.56 and 243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.14, 593.56 and 243.64 is: 336.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.14 : 593.56 = 243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.14/593.56 = 243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.14x = 593.56 × 243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.14x = 144,611.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,611.99/430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.20

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