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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.29, 645.31 and 156.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.29, 645.31 and 156.31 is: 234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.29 : 645.31 = 156.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.29/645.31 = 156.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.29x = 645.31 × 156.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.29x = 100,864.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,864.40/430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.41

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