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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.72, 595.78 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.72, 595.78 and 235.24 is: 324.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.72 : 595.78 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.72/595.78 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.72x = 595.78 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.72x = 140,149.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,149.21/431.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.63

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