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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.13, 644.80 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.13, 644.80 and 156.15 is: 234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.13 : 644.80 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.13/644.80 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.13x = 644.80 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.13x = 100,685.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,685.52/430.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.08

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