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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 635.68 and 231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 635.68 and 231.36 is: 346.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 635.68 = 231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/635.68 = 231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 635.68 × 231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 147,070.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,070.92/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.87

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