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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.12, 646.44 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.12, 646.44 and 239.12 is: 358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.12 : 646.44 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.12/646.44 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.12x = 646.44 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.12x = 154,576.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,576.73/431.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.55

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