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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.41, 640.50 and 232.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.41, 640.50 and 232.25 is: 348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.41 : 640.50 = 232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.41/640.50 = 232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.41x = 640.50 × 232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.41x = 148,751.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,751.76/427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.03

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