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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.23, 595.06 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.23, 595.06 and 234.74 is: 323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.23 : 595.06 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.23/595.06 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.23x = 595.06 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.23x = 139,681.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,681.41/431.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.92

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