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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.03, 638.50 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.03, 638.50 and 231.03 is: 346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.03 : 638.50 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.03/638.50 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.03x = 638.50 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.03x = 147,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,512.66/426.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.25

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