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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.13, 646.80 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.13, 646.80 and 236.07 is: 354.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.13 : 646.80 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.13/646.80 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.13x = 646.80 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.13x = 152,690.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,690.08/431.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.16

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