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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.66, 594.28 and 234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.66, 594.28 and 234.16 is: 323.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.66 : 594.28 = 234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.66/594.28 = 234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.66x = 594.28 × 234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.66x = 139,156.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,156.60/430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.12

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