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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.39, 645.44 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.39, 645.44 and 152.68 is: 228.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.39 : 645.44 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.39/645.44 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.39x = 645.44 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.39x = 98,545.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,545.78/430.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.97

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