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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.70, 635.64 and 231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.70, 635.64 and 231.28 is: 346.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.70 : 635.64 = 231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.70/635.64 = 231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.70x = 635.64 × 231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.70x = 147,010.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,010.82/423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.97

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