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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.71, 595.75 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.71, 595.75 and 235.22 is: 324.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.71 : 595.75 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.71/595.75 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.71x = 595.75 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.71x = 140,128.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,128.16/431.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.59

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