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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.54, 646.89 and 238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.54, 646.89 and 238.76 is: 357.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.54 : 646.89 = 238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.54/646.89 = 238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.54x = 646.89 × 238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.54x = 154,451.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,451.46/431.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.91

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