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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.74, 595.81 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.74, 595.81 and 235.26 is: 324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.74 : 595.81 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.74/595.81 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.74x = 595.81 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.74x = 140,170.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,170.26/431.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.66

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