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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.32, 593.71 and 243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.32, 593.71 and 243.80 is: 336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.32 : 593.71 = 243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.32/593.71 = 243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.32x = 593.71 × 243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.32x = 144,742.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,742.92/430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.36

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