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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.10, 594.90 and 234.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.10, 594.90 and 234.61 is: 323.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.10 : 594.90 = 234.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.10/594.90 = 234.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.10x = 594.90 × 234.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.10x = 139,568.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,568.00/431.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.75

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