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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 640.23 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 640.23 and 210.18 is: 315.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 640.23 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/640.23 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 640.23 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 134,563.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,563.54/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.34

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