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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.28, 593.78 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.28, 593.78 and 233.78 is: 322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.28 : 593.78 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.28/593.78 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.28x = 593.78 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.28x = 138,814.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,814.20/430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.62

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