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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.30, 640.68 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.30, 640.68 and 210.03 is: 315.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.30 : 640.68 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.30/640.68 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.30x = 640.68 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.30x = 134,558.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,558.83/426.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.65

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