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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.72, 636.70 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.72, 636.70 and 231.48 is: 347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.72 : 636.70 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.72/636.70 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.72x = 636.70 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.72x = 147,383.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,383.32/423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.83

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