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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.07, 638.56 and 233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.07, 638.56 and 233.47 is: 349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.07 : 638.56 = 233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.07/638.56 = 233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.07x = 638.56 × 233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.07x = 149,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,080.24/426.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.90

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