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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 640.39 and 232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 640.39 and 232.12 is: 348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 640.39 = 232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/640.39 = 232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 640.39 × 232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 148,646.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,646.75/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.35

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