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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.15, 644.85 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.15, 644.85 and 156.18 is: 234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.15 : 644.85 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.15/644.85 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.15x = 644.85 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.15x = 100,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,712.67/430.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.13

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