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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.99, 645.46 and 235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.99, 645.46 and 235.70 is: 352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.99 : 645.46 = 235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.99/645.46 = 235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.99x = 645.46 × 235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.99x = 152,134.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,134.33/430.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.99

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