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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.51, 645.50 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.51, 645.50 and 235.24 is: 352.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.51 : 645.50 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.51/645.50 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.51x = 645.50 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.51x = 151,843.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,843.02/430.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.71

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