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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.76, 647.82 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.76, 647.82 and 239.16 is: 358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.76 : 647.82 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.76/647.82 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.76x = 647.82 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.76x = 154,932.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,932.63/431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.84

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