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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.79, 595.88 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.79, 595.88 and 235.31 is: 324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.79 : 595.88 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.79/595.88 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.79x = 595.88 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.79x = 140,216.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,216.52/431.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.73

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