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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.50, 594.09 and 243.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.50, 594.09 and 243.93 is: 336.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.50 : 594.09 = 243.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.50/594.09 = 243.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.50x = 594.09 × 243.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.50x = 144,916.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,916.37/430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.62

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