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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.48, 647.26 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.48, 647.26 and 236.68 is: 355.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.48 : 647.26 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.48/647.26 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.48x = 647.26 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.48x = 153,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,193.50/431.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.04

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