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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.38, 593.97 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.38, 593.97 and 243.88 is: 336.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.38 : 593.97 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.38/593.97 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.38x = 593.97 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.38x = 144,858.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,858.15/430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.58

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