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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.35, 593.88 and 233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.35, 593.88 and 233.86 is: 322.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.35 : 593.88 = 233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.35/593.88 = 233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.35x = 593.88 × 233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.35x = 138,884.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,884.78/430.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.73

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