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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.82, 594.55 and 234.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.82, 594.55 and 234.35 is: 323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.82 : 594.55 = 234.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.82/594.55 = 234.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.82x = 594.55 × 234.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.82x = 139,328.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,328.65/430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.40

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