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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.36, 593.89 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.36, 593.89 and 233.87 is: 322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.36 : 593.89 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.36/593.89 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.36x = 593.89 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.36x = 138,893.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,893.05/430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.74

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