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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.84, 644.14 and 234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.84, 644.14 and 234.68 is: 351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.84 : 644.14 = 234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.84/644.14 = 234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.84x = 644.14 × 234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.84x = 151,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,166.78/429.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.68

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