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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.91, 596.02 and 235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.91, 596.02 and 235.42 is: 324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.91 : 596.02 = 235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.91/596.02 = 235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.91x = 596.02 × 235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.91x = 140,315.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,315.03/431.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.87

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