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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.87, 647.73 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.87, 647.73 and 236.96 is: 355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.87 : 647.73 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.87/647.73 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.87x = 647.73 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.87x = 153,486.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,486.10/431.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.40

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