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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.23, 639.22 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.23, 639.22 and 243.52 is: 365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.23 : 639.22 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.23/639.22 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.23x = 639.22 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.23x = 155,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,660.65/426.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.21

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