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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.27, 595.14 and 234.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.27, 595.14 and 234.78 is: 323.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.27 : 595.14 = 234.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.27/595.14 = 234.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.27x = 595.14 × 234.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.27x = 139,726.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,726.97/431.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.99

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