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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.25, 646.29 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.25, 646.29 and 235.96 is: 353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.25 : 646.29 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.25/646.29 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.25x = 646.29 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.25x = 152,497.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,497.86/431.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.62

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