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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.16, 593.60 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.16, 593.60 and 243.60 is: 336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.16 : 593.60 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.16/593.60 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.16x = 593.60 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.16x = 144,600.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,600.96/430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.16

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