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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.72, 594.38 and 234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.72, 594.38 and 234.23 is: 323.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.72 : 594.38 = 234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.72/594.38 = 234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.72x = 594.38 × 234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.72x = 139,221.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,221.63/430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.23

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