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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.76, 646.62 and 238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.76, 646.62 and 238.76 is: 358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.76 : 646.62 = 238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.76/646.62 = 238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.76x = 646.62 × 238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.76x = 154,386.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,386.99/430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.41

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