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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426, 639.36 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426, 639.36 and 231.08 is: 346.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 639.36 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/639.36 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 639.36 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 147,743.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,743.31/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.82

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