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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.28, 646.60 and 238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.28, 646.60 and 238.96 is: 358.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.28 : 646.60 = 238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.28/646.60 = 238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.28x = 646.60 × 238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.28x = 154,511.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,511.54/431.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.26

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