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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.16, 593.69 and 243.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.16, 593.69 and 243.73 is: 336.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.16 : 593.69 = 243.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.16/593.69 = 243.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.16x = 593.69 × 243.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.16x = 144,700.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,700.06/430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.39

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