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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.79, 594.48 and 234.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.79, 594.48 and 234.29 is: 323.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.79 : 594.48 = 234.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.79/594.48 = 234.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.79x = 594.48 × 234.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.79x = 139,282.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,282.21/430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.32

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