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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.47, 638.89 and 231.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.47, 638.89 and 231.19 is: 346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.47 : 638.89 = 231.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.47/638.89 = 231.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.47x = 638.89 × 231.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.47x = 147,702.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,702.80/426.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.34

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