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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.95, 596.08 and 235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.95, 596.08 and 235.47 is: 324.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.95 : 596.08 = 235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.95/596.08 = 235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.95x = 596.08 × 235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.95x = 140,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,357.12/431.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.94

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