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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.78, 590.33 and 231.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.78, 590.33 and 231.29 is: 319.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.78 : 590.33 = 231.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.78/590.33 = 231.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.78x = 590.33 × 231.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.78x = 136,533.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,533.32/427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.17

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