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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.15, 593.62 and 243.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.15, 593.62 and 243.65 is: 336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.15 : 593.62 = 243.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.15/593.62 = 243.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.15x = 593.62 × 243.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.15x = 144,635.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,635.51/430.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.24

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