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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.37, 593.89 and 243.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.37, 593.89 and 243.85 is: 336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.37 : 593.89 = 243.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.37/593.89 = 243.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.37x = 593.89 × 243.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.37x = 144,820.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,820.34/430.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.51

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