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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.67, 595.70 and 235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.67, 595.70 and 235.18 is: 324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.67 : 595.70 = 235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.67/595.70 = 235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.67x = 595.70 × 235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.67x = 140,094.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,094.06/431.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.54

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