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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.74, 646.38 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.74, 646.38 and 238.50 is: 357.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.74 : 646.38 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.74/646.38 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.74x = 646.38 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.74x = 154,161.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,161.63/430.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.90

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