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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.27, 593.84 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.27, 593.84 and 243.84 is: 336.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.27 : 593.84 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.27/593.84 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.27x = 593.84 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.27x = 144,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,797.76/430.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.53

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