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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.11, 593.54 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.11, 593.54 and 233.62 is: 322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.11 : 593.54 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.11/593.54 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.11x = 593.54 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.11x = 138,662.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,662.35/430.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.39

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