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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.36, 593.91 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.36, 593.91 and 243.84 is: 336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.36 : 593.91 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.36/593.91 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.36x = 593.91 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.36x = 144,819.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,819.01/430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.51

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