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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.66, 644.58 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.66, 644.58 and 235.36 is: 352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.66 : 644.58 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.66/644.58 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.66x = 644.58 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.66x = 151,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,708.35/430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.27

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