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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.26, 641.07 and 234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.26, 641.07 and 234.66 is: 352.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.26 : 641.07 = 234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.26/641.07 = 234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.26x = 641.07 × 234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.26x = 150,433.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,433.49/427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.09

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