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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.80, 644.56 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.80, 644.56 and 238.56 is: 356.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.80 : 644.56 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.80/644.56 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.80x = 644.56 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.80x = 153,766.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,766.23/430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.93

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