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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.28, 645.44 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.28, 645.44 and 237.52 is: 356.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.28 : 645.44 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.28/645.44 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.28x = 645.44 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.28x = 153,304.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,304.91/430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.29

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