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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.05, 593.46 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.05, 593.46 and 233.56 is: 322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.05 : 593.46 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.05/593.46 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.05x = 593.46 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.05x = 138,609.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,609.10/430.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.31

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