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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.10, 640.28 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.10, 640.28 and 231.24 is: 347.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.10 : 640.28 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.10/640.28 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.10x = 640.28 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.10x = 148,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,058.35/426.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.47

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