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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.10, 638.53 and 230.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.10, 638.53 and 230.93 is: 346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.10 : 638.53 = 230.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.10/638.53 = 230.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.10x = 638.53 × 230.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.10x = 147,456.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,456.75/426.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.06

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