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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.94, 640.56 and 210.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.94, 640.56 and 210.67 is: 316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.94 : 640.56 = 210.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.94/640.56 = 210.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.94x = 640.56 × 210.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.94x = 134,944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,944.38/426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.08

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