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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.86, 594.58 and 234.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.86, 594.58 and 234.37 is: 323.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.86 : 594.58 = 234.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.86/594.58 = 234.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.86x = 594.58 × 234.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.86x = 139,351.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,351.71/430.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.43

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