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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.88, 594.59 and 234.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.88, 594.59 and 234.39 is: 323.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.88 : 594.59 = 234.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.88/594.59 = 234.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.88x = 594.59 × 234.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.88x = 139,365.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,365.79/430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.45

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