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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.92, 590.53 and 231.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.92, 590.53 and 231.43 is: 319.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.92 : 590.53 = 231.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.92/590.53 = 231.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.92x = 590.53 × 231.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.92x = 136,666.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,666.52/427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.37

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