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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.55, 594.16 and 234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.55, 594.16 and 234.06 is: 323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.55 : 594.16 = 234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.55/594.16 = 234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.55x = 594.16 × 234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.55x = 139,068.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,068.50/430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.01

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