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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.02, 641.67 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.02, 641.67 and 232.16 is: 348.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.02 : 641.67 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.02/641.67 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.02x = 641.67 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.02x = 148,970.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,970.11/427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.86

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