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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.26, 647.37 and 239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.26, 647.37 and 239.26 is: 359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.26 : 647.37 = 239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.26/647.37 = 239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.26x = 647.37 × 239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.26x = 154,889.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,889.75/431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.16

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