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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.93, 594.69 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.93, 594.69 and 234.44 is: 323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.93 : 594.69 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.93/594.69 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.93x = 594.69 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.93x = 139,417.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,417.95/430.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.53

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