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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.42, 593.88 and 243.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.42, 593.88 and 243.89 is: 336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.42 : 593.88 = 243.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.42/593.88 = 243.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.42x = 593.88 × 243.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.42x = 144,841.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,841.39/430.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.52

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