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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.06, 593.48 and 233.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.06, 593.48 and 233.57 is: 322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.06 : 593.48 = 233.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.06/593.48 = 233.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.06x = 593.48 × 233.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.06x = 138,621.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,621.19/430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.33

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