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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 640.80 and 231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 640.80 and 231.57 is: 347.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 640.80 = 231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/640.80 = 231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 640.80 × 231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 148,390.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,390.06/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.98

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