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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.77, 594.46 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.77, 594.46 and 234.28 is: 323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.77 : 594.46 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.77/594.46 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.77x = 594.46 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.77x = 139,271.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,271.45/430.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.31

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