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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.26, 636.42 and 231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.26, 636.42 and 231.84 is: 347.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.26 : 636.42 = 231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.26/636.42 = 231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.26x = 636.42 × 231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.26x = 147,547.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,547.61/424.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.78

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