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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.52, 589.98 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.52, 589.98 and 231.03 is: 318.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.52 : 589.98 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.52/589.98 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.52x = 589.98 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.52x = 136,306.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,306.16/427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.83

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