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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.80, 640.12 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.80, 640.12 and 210.32 is: 315.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.80 : 640.12 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.80/640.12 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.80x = 640.12 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.80x = 134,630.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,630.04/426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.44

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