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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.38, 593.90 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.38, 593.90 and 233.88 is: 322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.38 : 593.90 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.38/593.90 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.38x = 593.90 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.38x = 138,904.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,904.14/430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.75

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