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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.76, 640.22 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.76, 640.22 and 234.12 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.76 : 640.22 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.76/640.22 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.76x = 640.22 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.76x = 149,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,888.31/426.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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