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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.16, 593.52 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.16, 593.52 and 243.68 is: 336.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.16 : 593.52 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.16/593.52 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.16x = 593.52 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.16x = 144,628.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,628.95/430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.22

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