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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.83, 646.20 and 156.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.83, 646.20 and 156.85 is: 235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.83 : 646.20 = 156.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.83/646.20 = 156.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.83x = 646.20 × 156.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.83x = 101,354.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,354.85/430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.25

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