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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.42, 645.83 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.42, 645.83 and 235.41 is: 353.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.42 : 645.83 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.42/645.83 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.42x = 645.83 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.42x = 152,034.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,034.84/430.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.22

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