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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.12, 645.65 and 235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.12, 645.65 and 235.83 is: 353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.12 : 645.65 = 235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.12/645.65 = 235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.12x = 645.65 × 235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.12x = 152,259.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,259.65/431.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.17

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