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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.88, 590.48 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.88, 590.48 and 231.39 is: 319.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.88 : 590.48 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.88/590.48 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.88x = 590.48 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.88x = 136,631.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,631.93/427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.32

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