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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.53, 645.76 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.53, 645.76 and 235.68 is: 353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.53 : 645.76 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.53/645.76 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.53x = 645.76 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.53x = 152,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,192.72/430.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.50

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