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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.84, 594.54 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.84, 594.54 and 234.36 is: 323.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.84 : 594.54 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.84/594.54 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.84x = 594.54 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.84x = 139,336.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,336.39/430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.41

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