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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.38, 645.68 and 235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.38, 645.68 and 235.33 is: 353.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.38 : 645.68 = 235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.38/645.68 = 235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.38x = 645.68 × 235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.38x = 151,946.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,946.85/430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.05

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