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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.85, 595.92 and 235.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.85, 595.92 and 235.35 is: 324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.85 : 595.92 = 235.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.85/595.92 = 235.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.85x = 595.92 × 235.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.85x = 140,249.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,249.77/431.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.77

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