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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.21, 593.70 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.21, 593.70 and 241.18 is: 332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.21 : 593.70 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.21/593.70 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.21x = 593.70 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.21x = 143,188.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,188.57/430.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.83

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