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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 639.12 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 639.12 and 234.20 is: 351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 639.12 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/639.12 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 639.12 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 149,681.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,681.90/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.00

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