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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.44, 593.94 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.44, 593.94 and 243.96 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.44 : 593.94 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.44/593.94 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.44x = 593.94 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.44x = 144,897.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,897.60/430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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