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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.20, 646.47 and 235.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.20, 646.47 and 235.35 is: 353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.20 : 646.47 = 235.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.20/646.47 = 235.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.20x = 646.47 × 235.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.20x = 152,146.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,146.71/430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.67

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