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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.88, 646.34 and 157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.88, 646.34 and 157.07 is: 235.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.88 : 646.34 = 157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.88/646.34 = 157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.88x = 646.34 × 157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.88x = 101,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,520.62/430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.61

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