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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.24, 645.54 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.24, 645.54 and 235.16 is: 352.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.24 : 645.54 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.24/645.54 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.24x = 645.54 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.24x = 151,805.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,805.19/430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.84

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