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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.82, 590.39 and 231.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.82, 590.39 and 231.33 is: 319.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.82 : 590.39 = 231.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.82/590.39 = 231.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.82x = 590.39 × 231.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.82x = 136,574.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,574.34/427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.24

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