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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.28, 638.88 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.28, 638.88 and 233.50 is: 349.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.28 : 638.88 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.28/638.88 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.28x = 638.88 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.28x = 149,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,178.48/426.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.95

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