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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.19, 645.12 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.19, 645.12 and 156.20 is: 234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.19 : 645.12 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.19/645.12 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.19x = 645.12 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.19x = 100,764.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,764.52/430.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.24

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