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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.45, 594.02 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.45, 594.02 and 233.96 is: 322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.45 : 594.02 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.45/594.02 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.45x = 594.02 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.45x = 138,976.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,976.92/430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.86

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