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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.80, 590.37 and 231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.80, 590.37 and 231.32 is: 319.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.80 : 590.37 = 231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.80/590.37 = 231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.80x = 590.37 × 231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.80x = 136,564.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,564.52/427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.22

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