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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.70, 594.38 and 234.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.70, 594.38 and 234.22 is: 323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.70 : 594.38 = 234.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.70/594.38 = 234.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.70x = 594.38 × 234.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.70x = 139,212.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,212.79/430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.22

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