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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.38, 593.82 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.38, 593.82 and 243.83 is: 336.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.38 : 593.82 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.38/593.82 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.38x = 593.82 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.38x = 144,792.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,792.62/430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.43

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