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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.74, 639.72 and 231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.74, 639.72 and 231.46 is: 346.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.74 : 639.72 = 231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.74/639.72 = 231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.74x = 639.72 × 231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.74x = 148,068.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,068.57/426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.97

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