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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.64, 646.35 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.64, 646.35 and 235.92 is: 353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.64 : 646.35 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.64/646.35 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.64x = 646.35 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.64x = 152,486.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,486.89/431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.27

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