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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.41, 644.22 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.41, 644.22 and 234.32 is: 351.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.41 : 644.22 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.41/644.22 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.41x = 644.22 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.41x = 150,950.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,950.41/429.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.53

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