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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.80, 638.58 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.80, 638.58 and 234.56 is: 350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.80 : 638.58 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.80/638.58 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.80x = 638.58 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.80x = 149,785.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,785.32/426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.95

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