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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.68, 595.73 and 235.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.68, 595.73 and 235.21 is: 324.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.68 : 595.73 = 235.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.68/595.73 = 235.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.68x = 595.73 × 235.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.68x = 140,121.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,121.65/431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.60

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