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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.24, 645.36 and 156.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.24, 645.36 and 156.41 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.24 : 645.36 = 156.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.24/645.36 = 156.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.24x = 645.36 × 156.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.24x = 100,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,940.76/430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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