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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.35, 593.88 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.35, 593.88 and 243.88 is: 336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.35 : 593.88 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.35/593.88 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.35x = 593.88 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.35x = 144,834.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,834.43/430.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.55

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