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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.47, 640.68 and 229.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.47, 640.68 and 229.51 is: 343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.47 : 640.68 = 229.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.47/640.68 = 229.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.47x = 640.68 × 229.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.47x = 147,042.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,042.47/427.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.98

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