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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.11, 639.39 and 231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.11, 639.39 and 231.25 is: 347.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.11 : 639.39 = 231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.11/639.39 = 231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.11x = 639.39 × 231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.11x = 147,857.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,857.78/426.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.00

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