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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.49, 594.07 and 243.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.49, 594.07 and 243.98 is: 336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.49 : 594.07 = 243.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.49/594.07 = 243.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.49x = 594.07 × 243.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.49x = 144,938.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,938.06/430.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.68

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