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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.74, 640.19 and 231.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.74, 640.19 and 231.93 is: 347.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.74 : 640.19 = 231.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.74/640.19 = 231.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.74x = 640.19 × 231.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.74x = 148,479.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,479.85/426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.94

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