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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.85, 590.43 and 231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.85, 590.43 and 231.36 is: 319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.85 : 590.43 = 231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.85/590.43 = 231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.85x = 590.43 × 231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.85x = 136,601.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,601.02/427.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.27

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