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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.40, 593.93 and 243.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.40, 593.93 and 243.89 is: 336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.40 : 593.93 = 243.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.40/593.93 = 243.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.40x = 593.93 × 243.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.40x = 144,849.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,849.40/430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.55

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