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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.23, 644.82 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.23, 644.82 and 183.36 is: 274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.23 : 644.82 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.23/644.82 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.23x = 644.82 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.23x = 118,234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,234.20/430.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.82

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