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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.42, 647.25 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.42, 647.25 and 239.18 is: 358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.42 : 647.25 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.42/647.25 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.42x = 647.25 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.42x = 154,809.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,809.26/431.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.84

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