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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.10, 594.92 and 234.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.10, 594.92 and 234.62 is: 323.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.10 : 594.92 = 234.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.10/594.92 = 234.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.10x = 594.92 × 234.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.10x = 139,580.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,580.99/431.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.78

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