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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.64, 590.14 and 231.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.64, 590.14 and 231.15 is: 318.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.64 : 590.14 = 231.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.64/590.14 = 231.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.64x = 590.14 × 231.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.64x = 136,410.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,410.55/427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.99

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