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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.19, 593.67 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.19, 593.67 and 243.68 is: 336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.19 : 593.67 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.19/593.67 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.19x = 593.67 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.19x = 144,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,662.54/430.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.27

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