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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.51, 647.51 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.51, 647.51 and 236.52 is: 354.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.51 : 647.51 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.51/647.51 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.51x = 647.51 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.51x = 153,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,147.88/431.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.92

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