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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.23, 641.15 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.23, 641.15 and 244.98 is: 367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.23 : 641.15 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.23/641.15 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.23x = 641.15 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.23x = 157,068.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,068.93/427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.64

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