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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.10, 640.88 and 232.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.10, 640.88 and 232.25 is: 348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.10 : 640.88 = 232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.10/640.88 = 232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.10x = 640.88 × 232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.10x = 148,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,844.38/427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.50

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