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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.82, 647.69 and 236.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.82, 647.69 and 236.21 is: 354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.82 : 647.69 = 236.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.82/647.69 = 236.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.82x = 647.69 × 236.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.82x = 152,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,986.44/431.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.28

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