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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.38, 591.16 and 231.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.38, 591.16 and 231.89 is: 320.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.38 : 591.16 = 231.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.38/591.16 = 231.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.38x = 591.16 × 231.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.38x = 137,084.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,084.97/428.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.01

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