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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.41, 644.99 and 235.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.41, 644.99 and 235.25 is: 352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.41 : 644.99 = 235.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.41/644.99 = 235.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.41x = 644.99 × 235.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.41x = 151,733.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,733.90/430.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.53

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