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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 646.26 and 235.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 646.26 and 235.21 is: 353.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 646.26 = 235.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/646.26 = 235.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 646.26 × 235.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 152,006.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,006.81/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.44

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