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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.25, 644.99 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.25, 644.99 and 156.26 is: 234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.25 : 644.99 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.25/644.99 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.25x = 644.99 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.25x = 100,786.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,786.97/430.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.25

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