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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427, 639.66 and 231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427, 639.66 and 231.52 is: 346.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427 : 639.66 = 231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427/639.66 = 231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427x = 639.66 × 231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427x = 148,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,094.08/427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.82

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