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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.47, 594.05 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.47, 594.05 and 233.98 is: 322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.47 : 594.05 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.47/594.05 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.47x = 594.05 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.47x = 138,997.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,997.16/430.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.90

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