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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.29, 593.79 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.29, 593.79 and 241.23 is: 332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.29 : 593.79 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.29/593.79 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.29x = 593.79 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.29x = 143,239.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,239.96/430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.89

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