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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.91, 640.60 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.91, 640.60 and 231.90 is: 347.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.91 : 640.60 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.91/640.60 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.91x = 640.60 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.91x = 148,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,555.14/426.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.98

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