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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.12, 644.94 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.12, 644.94 and 238.12 is: 357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.12 : 644.94 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.12/644.94 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.12x = 644.94 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.12x = 153,573.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,573.11/430.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.05

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