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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.57, 590.05 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.57, 590.05 and 231.08 is: 318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.57 : 590.05 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.57/590.05 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.57x = 590.05 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.57x = 136,349.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,349.27/427.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.89

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