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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.41, 640.76 and 231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.41, 640.76 and 231.56 is: 347.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.41 : 640.76 = 231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.41/640.76 = 231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.41x = 640.76 × 231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.41x = 148,370.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,370.02/426.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.96

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