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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.24, 644.04 and 234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.24, 644.04 and 234.16 is: 351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.24 : 644.04 = 234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.24/644.04 = 234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.24x = 644.04 × 234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.24x = 150,808.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,808.41/429.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.34

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