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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.52, 639.89 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.52, 639.89 and 231.44 is: 347.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.52 : 639.89 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.52/639.89 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.52x = 639.89 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.52x = 148,096.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,096.14/426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.22

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