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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.09, 638.88 and 231.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.09, 638.88 and 231.33 is: 346.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.09 : 638.88 = 231.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.09/638.88 = 231.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.09x = 638.88 × 231.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.09x = 147,792.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,792.11/426.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.86

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