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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.52, 645.66 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.52, 645.66 and 235.31 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.52 : 645.66 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.52/645.66 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.52x = 645.66 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.52x = 151,927.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,927.03/430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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