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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.40, 593.95 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.40, 593.95 and 233.91 is: 322.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.40 : 593.95 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.40/593.95 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.40x = 593.95 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.40x = 138,930.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,930.84/430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.79

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