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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.09, 647.00 and 236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.09, 647.00 and 236.27 is: 354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.09 : 647.00 = 236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.09/647.00 = 236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.09x = 647.00 × 236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.09x = 152,862.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,862.27/431.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.60

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