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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.85, 595.96 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.85, 595.96 and 235.36 is: 324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.85 : 595.96 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.85/595.96 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.85x = 595.96 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.85x = 140,265.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,265.30/431.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.80

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