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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 594.16 and 234.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 594.16 and 234.07 is: 323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 594.16 = 234.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/594.16 = 234.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 594.16 × 234.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 139,070.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,070.89/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.00

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