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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.77, 595.83 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.77, 595.83 and 235.28 is: 324.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.77 : 595.83 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.77/595.83 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.77x = 595.83 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.77x = 140,186.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,186.88/431.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.68

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