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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.50, 594.08 and 234.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.50, 594.08 and 234.01 is: 322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.50 : 594.08 = 234.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.50/594.08 = 234.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.50x = 594.08 × 234.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.50x = 139,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,019.76/430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.93

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