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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.41, 639.98 and 234.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.41, 639.98 and 234.17 is: 351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.41 : 639.98 = 234.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.41/639.98 = 234.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.41x = 639.98 × 234.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.41x = 149,862.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,862.95/426.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.45

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