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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.81, 639.96 and 231.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.81, 639.96 and 231.73 is: 347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.81 : 639.96 = 231.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.81/639.96 = 231.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.81x = 639.96 × 231.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.81x = 148,297.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,297.93/426.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.46

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