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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 590.70 and 231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 590.70 and 231.55 is: 319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 590.70 = 231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/590.70 = 231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 590.70 × 231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 136,778.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,778.99/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.55

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