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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.88, 635.98 and 231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.88, 635.98 and 231.64 is: 347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.88 : 635.98 = 231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.88/635.98 = 231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.88x = 635.98 × 231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.88x = 147,318.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,318.41/423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.55

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