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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.35, 640.69 and 232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.35, 640.69 and 232.23 is: 348.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.35 : 640.69 = 232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.35/640.69 = 232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.35x = 640.69 × 232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.35x = 148,785.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,785.16/427.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.16

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