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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.02, 637.92 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.02, 637.92 and 230.28 is: 344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.02 : 637.92 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.02/637.92 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.02x = 637.92 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.02x = 146,900.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,900.22/426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.82

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