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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.62, 594.26 and 234.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.62, 594.26 and 234.14 is: 323.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.62 : 594.26 = 234.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.62/594.26 = 234.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.62x = 594.26 × 234.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.62x = 139,140.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,140.04/430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.12

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