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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.26, 645.57 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.26, 645.57 and 237.66 is: 356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.26 : 645.57 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.26/645.57 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.26x = 645.57 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.26x = 153,426.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,426.17/430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.59

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