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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.75, 595.82 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.75, 595.82 and 235.26 is: 324.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.75 : 595.82 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.75/595.82 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.75x = 595.82 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.75x = 140,175.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,175.44/431.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.67

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