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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.25, 593.79 and 243.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.25, 593.79 and 243.79 is: 336.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.25 : 593.79 = 243.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.25/593.79 = 243.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.25x = 593.79 × 243.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.25x = 144,762.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,762.38/430.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.46

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