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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.47, 640.61 and 231.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.47, 640.61 and 231.99 is: 347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.47 : 640.61 = 231.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.47/640.61 = 231.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.47x = 640.61 × 231.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.47x = 148,615.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,615.11/427.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.66

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