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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.02, 639.42 and 231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.02, 639.42 and 231.28 is: 346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.02 : 639.42 = 231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.02/639.42 = 231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.02x = 639.42 × 231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.02x = 147,885.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,885.06/427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.32

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