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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.06, 594.84 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.06, 594.84 and 234.56 is: 323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.06 : 594.84 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.06/594.84 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.06x = 594.84 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.06x = 139,522.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,522.70/431.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.68

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