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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.00, 644.58 and 155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.00, 644.58 and 155.90 is: 233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.00 : 644.58 = 155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.00/644.58 = 155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.00x = 644.58 × 155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.00x = 100,491.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,491.63/430.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.70

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