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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.91, 594.64 and 234.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.91, 594.64 and 234.41 is: 323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.91 : 594.64 = 234.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.91/594.64 = 234.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.91x = 594.64 × 234.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.91x = 139,390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,390.46/430.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.48

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