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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.41, 593.97 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.41, 593.97 and 233.92 is: 322.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.41 : 593.97 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.41/593.97 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.41x = 593.97 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.41x = 138,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,941.33/430.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.81

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