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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.59, 647.75 and 236.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.59, 647.75 and 236.77 is: 355.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.59 : 647.75 = 236.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.59/647.75 = 236.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.59x = 647.75 × 236.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.59x = 153,363.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,363.34/431.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.35

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