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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.32, 645.60 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.32, 645.60 and 156.36 is: 234.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.32 : 645.60 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.32/645.60 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.32x = 645.60 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.32x = 100,946.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,946.02/430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.58

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