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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.60, 645.36 and 238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.60, 645.36 and 238 is: 356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.60 : 645.36 = 238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.60/645.36 = 238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.60x = 645.36 × 238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.60x = 153,595.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,595.68/430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.70

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