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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.44, 644.94 and 237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.44, 644.94 and 237.48 is: 355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.44 : 644.94 = 237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.44/644.94 = 237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.44x = 644.94 × 237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.44x = 153,160.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,160.35/430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.82

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