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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.07, 593.49 and 233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.07, 593.49 and 233.58 is: 322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.07 : 593.49 = 233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.07/593.49 = 233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.07x = 593.49 × 233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.07x = 138,625.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,625.47/430.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.33

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