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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.25, 640.47 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.25, 640.47 and 231.96 is: 347.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.25 : 640.47 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.25/640.47 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.25x = 640.47 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.25x = 148,563.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,563.42/427.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.72

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