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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.42, 593.99 and 233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.42, 593.99 and 233.94 is: 322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.42 : 593.99 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.42/593.99 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.42x = 593.99 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.42x = 138,959.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,959.28/430.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.85

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