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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.61, 595.62 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.61, 595.62 and 235.12 is: 324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.61 : 595.62 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.61/595.62 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.61x = 595.62 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.61x = 140,041.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,041.80/431.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.46

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