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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.77, 645.94 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.77, 645.94 and 235.71 is: 353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.77 : 645.94 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.77/645.94 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.77x = 645.94 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.77x = 152,254.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,254.52/430.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.45

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