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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.17, 593.59 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.17, 593.59 and 243.66 is: 336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.17 : 593.59 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.17/593.59 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.17x = 593.59 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.17x = 144,634.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,634.14/430.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.23

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