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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.64, 645.39 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.64, 645.39 and 235.73 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.64 : 645.39 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.64/645.39 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.64x = 645.39 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.64x = 152,134.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,134.56/430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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