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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.15, 589.46 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.15, 589.46 and 230.66 is: 318.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.15 : 589.46 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.15/589.46 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.15x = 589.46 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.15x = 135,966.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,966.05/427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.31

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