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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.41, 646.50 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.41, 646.50 and 236.25 is: 354.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.41 : 646.50 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.41/646.50 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.41x = 646.50 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.41x = 152,735.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,735.63/431.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.04

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