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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.52, 646.87 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.52, 646.87 and 238.74 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.52 : 646.87 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.52/646.87 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.52x = 646.87 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.52x = 154,433.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,433.74/431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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