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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.92, 594.66 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.92, 594.66 and 234.44 is: 323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.92 : 594.66 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.92/594.66 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.92x = 594.66 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.92x = 139,409.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,409.12/430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.52

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