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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.24, 593.75 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.24, 593.75 and 243.76 is: 336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.24 : 593.75 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.24/593.75 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.24x = 593.75 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.24x = 144,732.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,732.50/430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.40

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