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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.17, 596.36 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.17, 596.36 and 243.11 is: 335.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.17 : 596.36 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.17/596.36 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.17x = 596.36 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.17x = 144,976.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,976.88/432.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.47

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