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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.55, 644.80 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.55, 644.80 and 235.26 is: 352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.55 : 644.80 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.55/644.80 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.55x = 644.80 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.55x = 151,697.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,697.11/430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.33

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