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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.88, 646.80 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.88, 646.80 and 238.64 is: 358.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.88 : 646.80 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.88/646.80 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.88x = 646.80 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.88x = 154,352.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,352.35/430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.23

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