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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.90, 594.60 and 256.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.90, 594.60 and 256.22 is: 353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.90 : 594.60 = 256.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.90/594.60 = 256.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.90x = 594.60 × 256.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.90x = 152,348.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,348.41/430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.56

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